Bartender to Hidden Bar: A Simpler Solution for macOS Sonoma

Hey, friends! I’ve been a long-time user of Mac Bartender, an application for macOS that helps you organize and customize your menu bar, simplifying the management of icons and notifications for a cleaner and more efficient desktop experience.

With macOS Sonoma, upgrading from Bartender version 4 to the new version 5 is necessary. While I don’t mind paying for the upgrade, each iteration of Bartender adds features that I don’t find necessary, and the same holds true for version 5. So, as I said, I don’t mind the upgrade cost, but the app now offers more features than I actually need. That’s why I’m giving Hidden Bar from Superbits, a simpler solution, a try. In the end, it provides the basic features I need and nothing more.

Published first to ldstephens.me — October 11, 2023