Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar groups Mac menu bar items into a section that can be shown or hidden.
Pick for a cleaner menu bar
Timed hiding and a global shortcut keep secondary items accessible.
Keep in mind: It organizes menu bar visibility; it does not remove or secure the underlying apps.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Hide and reveal menu bar items
- Set an automatic hiding delay
- Use a global shortcut and login launch
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
72 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Menu bar decluttering
6 reviewsReviewers praise menu bar decluttering.
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In version 1.8, the reviewer praises the earlier decluttering workflow and simple design, while the updated title reports it broken on macOS 27; earlier praise is not a claim of current functioning.
Original excerpt“rein them in”Apple source · Review 14600276131
In version 1.8, the reviewer finds it useful for hiding/revealing menu icons and reducing clutter in their own setup.
Original excerpt“managing visual clutter on larger displays”Apple source · Review 14498548323
What reviewers dislike
Device access, compatibility and requests
55 reviewsConcerns and requests cover macOS upgrade compatibility (49 reviews); notched display access (6 reviews).
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In version 1.8, the reviewer reports loss of function after the macOS upgrade they name; OS branding/version, current compatibility and cause are not independently verified.
Original excerpt“OS 27”Apple source · Review 14739686525
In version 1.8, the reviewer reports loss of function after the macOS upgrade they name; OS branding/version, current compatibility and cause are not independently verified.
Original excerpt“stopped working after the latest macOS update”Apple source · Review 14725585936
Menu icon hiding
15 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about menu icon hiding.
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In version 1.8, the reviewer cannot hide or expand intended menu icons in their setup; current resolution is unknown.
Original excerpt“only collapses the bar”Apple source · Review 14726280082
In version 1.8, the reviewer cannot hide or expand intended menu icons in their setup; current resolution is unknown.
Original excerpt“Doesn’t hide anything”Apple source · Review 14714226438
Support and response concerns
13 reviewsConcerns and requests cover app Store maintenance (9 reviews); support contact clarity (2 reviews); support responsiveness (2 reviews).
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In version 1.8, the reviewer reports no response to emails requesting compatibility updates.
Original excerpt“not responded to my emails”Apple source · Review 14739686525
In version 1.8, the reviewer believes the App Store build is no longer maintained despite GitHub availability; purchase and abandonment allegations are unverified.
Original excerpt“purchased it on the Mac App Store”Apple source · Review 14724346386
Good for
- Mac users with crowded menu bars
Consider alternatives for
- Users wanting to uninstall background utilities
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: macOS 10.12.
- It organizes menu bar visibility; it does not remove or secure the underlying apps.
Privacy & permissions
Hidden icons can still belong to running apps; review their permissions separately.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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