SaneBar
SaneBar is a macOS menu bar manager that helps you hide, organize, search, and protect menu bar icons from a single control.
What is SaneBar?
SaneBar is a native macOS utility for managing a crowded menu bar. It helps users hide icons they do not need all the time, keep important items visible, and quickly reveal hidden items when needed. The app is designed for people who use many menu bar utilities and want a cleaner workspace without giving up access to those tools. SaneBar also supports searching for hidden icons, assigning shortcuts, and locking selected items behind Touch ID or a password for extra privacy on a shared Mac. It runs locally on macOS and is focused on on-device control of menu bar organization rather than cloud-based account features. SaneBar is published by Stephan Joseph.
Key features
- Hide menu bar icons and reveal them when needed
- Keep selected icons visible while moving others out of the way
- Search for hidden menu bar items for faster access
- Lock sensitive hidden icons with Touch ID or a password
- Use keyboard shortcuts to show or manage icons
- Automate or script menu bar actions with AppleScript support
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
SaneBar is a legitimate menu bar utility for macOS. For its core features, it may request Accessibility access so it can control the visibility and ordering of menu bar items, which is normal for this type of app. If you use its privacy features, Touch ID access can also be expected. The app stores its menu bar layout and preferences locally on your Mac, so removing it can reset your customized arrangement.
Recommendation: Keep SaneBar if you actively use it to organize a busy menu bar or protect sensitive icons. If you no longer use its menu bar controls, you can remove it; your Mac will continue to work normally, but your saved SaneBar layout and icon management setup will no longer apply.
Common paths
/Applications/SaneBar.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.sanebar.app
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/com.sanebar.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.sanebar.app.plist
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