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JellyBar
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What it is
JellyBar is a free macOS utility for rearranging, hiding, and grouping menu bar icons. Its editor separates icons into Active and Hidden sections; dragging items between them updates the menu bar automatically. Hidden icons can be revealed by hovering after a configurable delay, which defaults to one second, or by clicking the chevron. Spacers in three sizes and bullet dots help group items. JellyBar keeps the newest 30 automatic layout backups. Manual snapshots remain pinned indefinitely and can sync to iCloud Drive. The app requires Accessibility permission; Screen Recording is optional and used to capture icon previews in settings. It supports macOS 15 Sequoia and later on Apple Silicon, including desktops, external displays, and clamshell MacBooks connected to an external monitor. Native support for the built-in screen on notched MacBooks is still in development. JellyBar is distributed as an Apple-notarized download or through Homebrew, checks for updates in the background, and prompts before installing. The maker says it has no analytics or telemetry and makes no network requests of its own.
For and against
For
- Free on macOS 15 Sequoia and later.
- Drag icons between Active and Hidden sections.
- Keeps 30 automatic layout backups.
- Manual snapshots can sync to iCloud Drive.
Against
- Requires Accessibility permission.
- Notch-screen support is still in development.
- Requires Apple Silicon and macOS 15 or later.
The verdict
JellyBar offers direct controls for organizing and revealing menu bar icons, with automatic and manual layout backups. Its platform requirements exclude older macOS versions and Intel Macs, and native support for notched screens is still in development.
Who it suits
JellyBar suits Apple Silicon Mac users who want to rearrange, hide, or group menu bar icons. It also supports desktops and external-display setups, including clamshell MacBooks.
Plans and prices
Free
macOS 15 Sequoia and later · Apple Silicon
Read 7 Oct 2026 · jellybar.app
On the record
- Backups
- JellyBar keeps the newest 30 automatic layout backups; manual snapshots are pinned indefinitely and can be synced to iCloud Drive.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- JellyBar supports macOS 15 Sequoia and later on Apple Silicon; native support for the built-in screen on notched MacBooks is still in development.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The app is notarized by Apple and can be downloaded for Mac or installed with Homebrew.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Grouping
- Users can add spacers in three sizes and bullet dots to group menu bar icons.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Layout editor
- Users drag icons between Active and Hidden sections, and changes sync to the menu bar automatically.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- JellyBar is made by Marc Vigod, an independent developer based in New Jersey, as part of Vigod Labs.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- Accessibility permission is required; Screen Recording is optional and used to capture icon previews in settings.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says JellyBar has no analytics or telemetry and makes no network requests of its own.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- JellyBar reorders, hides, and groups menu bar icons, keeping hidden icons one click away.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Reveal
- Hidden icons can be revealed by hovering, with a configurable delay that defaults to 1 second, or by clicking the chevron.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can open a support ticket or email [email protected] for help and bug reports.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported setups
- JellyBar supports desktops, external displays, and MacBooks used in clamshell mode with an external monitor.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
- Updates
- JellyBar checks for updates in the background and prompts before installing; Homebrew users can upgrade with brew.jellybar.app · read 7 Oct 2026
