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Life & fun · April 28, 2019

MacMenuBar

A curated directory of 200+ Mac menu bar apps

MacMenuBar launched on April 28, 2019 with 317 votes, #30 of 3,128 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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MacMenuBar is a curated directory of over 200 Mac menu bar applications designed to enhance macOS functionality. The collection features handpicked apps that integrate into the Mac menu bar, enabling users to add useful tools to their workflow without cluttering the desktop. These small applications address various needs and are intended for Mac users looking to customize and optimize their operating system experience through the menu bar interface.

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From the sources

Your Mac menu bar is a highly customizable space. By adding a few extra applications you get an awful lot more from macOS. Yes, apps are little, but they play a big part in your workflow. Just dig around in this handpicked directory!

A curated directory of 1600+ Mac menu bar apps. Small apps to help you become more productive and maximize your workflow with MacOS.

The next time a site asks for a code, you’ll just tap it in. iPhone · iPad · Mac Small apps, serious impact. Supercharge your productivity and workflow with macOS. Customize it wisely. A few good apps can turn that skinny strip into a productivity powerhouse. They’re small, they’re smart, and yes — they’ll quietly run the show while you pretend it’s all you. Start digging and build your dreamfrom macmenubar.com

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