Rounding up Bartender alternatives
I’ve been meaning to write up a comparison of menu bar utilities in the wake of Bartender being sold, but Niléane beat me to it:
If your trust in Bartender has wavered as a result of this series of events, you may be looking for alternatives. I have been, too. So, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite menu bar management utilities available right now and even a couple of macOS tips to help manage the menu bar without having to install any third-party apps at all.
I’ve been using Hidden Bar on my laptop without issue, but admit to being intrigued by Ice as well. Also don’t miss her article’s tips to compact your menu bar… because you might not need a menu-bar manager at all!