SaneBar for MAC
Free, open-source Mac menu bar manager: hide the icons you do not need, open them fast, and lock hidden ones behind Touch ID.
SaneBar Overview
SaneBar tidies your Mac's menu bar. Hide the menu bar apps you do not need right now, keep the important ones visible, and open hidden apps quickly when you need them. Hold Command and drag icons in the menu bar to choose which stay visible, then click the SaneBar icon to show or hide the rest. Hidden apps can be browsed in an Icon Panel, where you can search by name and double-click to open one, or in a second menu bar.
SaneBar goes further than most menu bar managers: hidden icons can be locked behind Touch ID, smart triggers, and profiles and custom styling let you set it up your way. Your data stays on your Mac, with no cloud account. SaneBar used to have a paid Pro version, but it is now completely free and open source under the MIT license, with every feature unlocked and the project maintained by its community. Version 2.1.90 needs macOS 14 or later and runs on Apple Silicon Macs only.
Key Features
SaneBar hides the clutter and keeps the access.
- Hide icons: keep only the menu bar apps you need in view.
- Command-drag: choose which icons stay visible.
- Icon Panel: search hidden apps and open them with a double-click.
- Second menu bar: another way to see hidden icons.
- Touch ID lock: protect hidden icons.
- Smart triggers: included for everyone.
- Profiles and styling: set it up your way.
- Private: no cloud account, data stays on your Mac.
What’s New in Version 2.1.90
SaneBar 2.1.90 tidies the settings window.
- Settings use the same layout on every tab, in a window that resizes without running off screen
- About has a list of more apps and a working Donate button
- First-run health check fits its window and no longer opens when Accessibility is already granted
- Free builds no longer ask for the login keychain at launch
SaneBar FAQ
Is SaneBar free?
Yes. SaneBar is now completely free and open source under the MIT license, with every former Pro feature unlocked.
Which macOS version does SaneBar need?
SaneBar 2.1.90 needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Does SaneBar run on Intel Macs?
No. It runs on Apple Silicon Macs only.
How do I choose which icons are hidden?
Hold Command and drag icons in the menu bar to set which stay visible.
How do I open a hidden app?
Click the SaneBar icon, or browse the Icon Panel and double-click the app.
Can I lock hidden icons?
Yes. Hidden icons can be locked behind Touch ID.
Is SaneBar still maintained?
Its developer made it free and open source, and it is now maintained by its community, which reviews and merges contributions.
Does SaneBar update itself?
Yes. It updates automatically, or you can use Homebrew.
Can I install SaneBar with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask sane-apps/tap/sanebar.
Where does the SaneBar download on sanebar.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official SaneBar website at https://sanebar.com/. sanebar.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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