USB Status
USB Status is a macOS menu bar utility that shows live USB and Thunderbolt device details, including connection type, speed, power, and storage info.
What is USB Status?
USB Status is a native macOS utility for monitoring the USB and Thunderbolt devices connected to your Mac. It helps users quickly see which peripherals, hubs, drives, adapters, and mobile devices are attached without digging through System Information or other system tools. The app presents a searchable device list from the menu bar and surfaces practical details such as vendor names, connection type, link speed, power information, and storage details where available. It also supports custom device names and pinned devices so frequently used hardware is easier to recognize at a glance. USB Status is designed for people who regularly work with external storage, docks, audio gear, input devices, or complex desk setups and want a lightweight way to keep track of hardware connections. The app is published by Benjamin Wieland for macOS.
Key features
- View connected USB and Thunderbolt devices from the menu bar
- Search the current device list to find hardware quickly
- Check connection type, speed, vendor, and power details
- See storage information for supported external drives
- Pin important devices for faster access
- Assign custom names to make hardware easier to identify
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
USB Status is a legitimate Mac utility focused on showing hardware connection details locally on your computer. Access to connected-device information is normal for its purpose, and using it mainly affects how you monitor peripherals rather than how your Mac is configured. If you stop using it, removing the app should mainly mean losing its menu bar view, saved custom names, and pinned device setup.
Recommendation: Keep USB Status if you want a faster, always-available view of USB and Thunderbolt devices from the menu bar. If you no longer need that visibility, you can remove it without affecting normal macOS support for connected hardware.
Common paths
/Applications/USB Status.app
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