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Switchbar vs Hidden Bar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Switchbar

6.0
Utilities

Browser and email client picker

Hidden Bar

8.0
Utilities

Utility to hide menu bar items

Metric Switchbar Hidden Bar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 3.0K
90-day Installs 8 6.4K
365-day Installs 8 29.0K
Version 33.0.1 1.11.1
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 13.5K
GitHub Forks - 381
Open Issues - 143
License — MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 7mo ago
First Seen Oct 16, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Switchbar

Switchbar is a macOS utility that allows users to quickly switch their default browser and email client from the menu bar. It's ideal for those who frequently switch between different browsers or email apps.

Switchbar lets users switch their default browser and email client directly from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Quick and easy switching of browsers and email clients
  • + Supports macOS and Windows
  • + Auto-updates for seamless experience

Cons

  • - Low community traction
  • - Unknown license details

Hidden Bar

Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.

Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Open-source with MIT license
  • + Helps declutter the menu bar

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some bugs and feature requests are open