Everything at a glance.
Net Bar provides deep insights into your system performance without cluttering your workspace.
Core Monitoring
System Health
Monitor CPU load, Memory pressure, and Disk storage in a beautifully unified dashboard.
Real-time Network
Instantaneous download and upload speeds with detailed Wi-Fi diagnostics and latency tracking.
Energy & Thermals
Stay informed about your battery health and device temperature to maintain peak performance.
Network Tools
VPN Status
Instantly see your VPN connection status and quickly identify active VPN configurations.
Public IP
Track your public IP address and location information with automatic updates and copy functionality.
DNS Quick Switcher
Switch between popular DNS providers (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9) with one click for better privacy and speed.
Advanced Features
Total Customization
Drag-and-drop reordering, dynamic filtering, and fine-tuned typography control.
Unstack Speeds
Optionally separate upload and download displays for a cleaner menu bar layout.
WiFi Channel Scanner
Analyze nearby networks, identify channel congestion, and optimize your WiFi for the best performance.
Smart Alerts
Smart Tips
Get context-aware alerts based on hardware status like high memory usage or weak signals.
Network Sound Alerts
Get instantly notified with a sound when your Wi-Fi drops, internet goes down, ping spikes, or packet loss crosses your custom threshold.
Native Notifications
Receive rich, integrated macOS notifications for critical network drops, high background data usage, and status alerts.
Additional Tools
Captive Portal Detection
Automatically detect and notify you of captive portals on public Wi-Fi networks for seamless authentication.
Scheduled Speed Tests
Set up automated periodic speed testing and build a history of your true network performance over time.
Bandwidth Limits
Track your data usage with precise daily and monthly limits, and get notified natively before you hit the cap.
Ready to start?
- Download the
NetBar_Installer.dmg. - Drag Net Bar.app to Applications.
- Run the Gatekeeper command to bypass security checks.
xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/NetBar.app
Private by Design
Your system data never leaves your device. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud. Just your vitals, where they belong.
One-time License
Pay once, own it forever. A single $6 license unlocks all features with no subscriptions and no hidden fees.
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