Dozer
What it is
Dozer is a free, open-source macOS utility for hiding menu bar icons. Click to toggle one group, or use option-click for an optional second group. It can also hide status bar icons automatically, including when the app launches. A keyboard-shortcut mode is described in the release notes for hiding and showing icons without using the pointer. Settings let users change the delay before icons hide, as well as their size and padding. Left-click controls the first group, option-left-click the second, and right-click opens settings. Dozer supports hiding, grouping, and rearranging menu items, but does not provide custom menu items. The project lists macOS 10.13 or later as a requirement and offers Homebrew Cask or manual installation instructions. Its repository uses the Mozilla Public License 2.0. For bug reports and feature requests, the contribution guide directs users to GitHub issues; bug reports should include the app version.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0
- Can hide icons automatically, including at launch
- Supports two icon groups and keyboard shortcuts
- Users can adjust delay, size, and padding
- Homebrew Cask and manual installation instructions
Against
- Requires macOS 10.13 or later
- Does not support custom menu items
The verdict
Dozer focuses on hiding and grouping menu bar icons, with automatic hiding and configurable display options. It is a focused macOS utility rather than a way to add custom menu items.
Who it suits
Dozer suits Mac users who want to hide or organize menu bar icons. It is for macOS 10.13 or later.
Plans and prices
Dozer
macOS 10.13+
Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Adjustments
- The changelog says users can configure how many seconds pass before icons hide and adjust icon size and padding.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Auto-hide
- Dozer can automatically hide status bar icons, including at launch.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Left-click toggles the first icon group, option-left-click toggles the optional second group, and right-click opens settings.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Icon groups
- Users can hide one group of menu bar icons with a click and an optional second group with option-click.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The README gives Homebrew Cask and manual installation instructions.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes a utility for Mac users who want to hide menu bar icons.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- No Icon mode
- The release notes describe a mode that hides and shows icons using only a keyboard shortcut.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Open source license
- The repository lists the Mozilla Public License 2.0.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Dozer hides menu bar icons to give a Mac a cleaner look.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contribution guide directs users to open GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests, and asks them to include the app version in bug reports.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- System requirement
- The README lists macOS 10.13 or later as a requirement.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
