JellyBar
JellyBar is a free macOS utility for rearranging, hiding, and grouping menu bar icons.
What JellyBar is
JellyBar is a free macOS utility for rearranging, hiding, and grouping menu bar icons. Its editor separates icons into Active and Hidden sections; moving icons between them updates the menu bar automatically. Hidden icons can appear when you hover after a configurable delay, set to one second by default, or when you click the chevron. Spacers in three sizes and bullet dots help organize groups. JellyBar keeps the 30 newest automatic layout backups, while manual snapshots remain pinned indefinitely and can sync to iCloud Drive. It requires Accessibility permission, and Screen Recording is optional for capturing icon previews in settings. The maker says the app has no analytics or telemetry and makes no network requests of its own. It supports macOS 15 Sequoia and later on Apple Silicon, including desktops, external displays, and clamshell MacBooks with an external monitor. Native support for the built-in screen on notched MacBooks is still in development. JellyBar is available as an Apple-notarized Mac download or through Homebrew.
Good
- Drag icons between Active and Hidden sections.
- Reveal hidden icons by hover or chevron.
- Manual snapshots can sync to iCloud Drive.
- No analytics, telemetry, or app network requests, says maker.
Watch out
- Requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later.
- Supports Apple Silicon only.
- Built-in screen support for notched MacBooks is in development.
- Accessibility permission is required.
Who it suits
JellyBar suits Apple Silicon Mac users on macOS 15 or later who want to arrange or conceal menu bar icons. It supports desktop and external-display setups, including clamshell MacBooks connected to an external monitor.
Verdict
JellyBar offers direct controls for hiding, arranging, and grouping menu bar icons, with automatic and manual layout backups. Its platform support is limited to Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 15 or later.
Plans and prices
From JellyBar's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | macOS 15 Sequoia and later · Apple Silicon |
The facts
Each one read from JellyBar's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backups
- JellyBar keeps the newest 30 automatic layout backups; manual snapshots are pinned indefinitely and can be synced to iCloud Drive.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The app is notarized by Apple and can be downloaded for Mac or installed with Homebrew.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Grouping
- Users can add spacers in three sizes and bullet dots to group menu bar icons.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Layout editor
- Users drag icons between Active and Hidden sections, and changes sync to the menu bar automatically.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- Accessibility permission is required; Screen Recording is optional and used to capture icon previews in settings.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says JellyBar has no analytics or telemetry and makes no network requests of its own.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- JellyBar reorders, hides, and groups menu bar icons, keeping hidden icons one click away.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can open a support ticket or email [email protected] for help and bug reports.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported setups
- JellyBar supports desktops, external displays, and MacBooks used in clamshell mode with an external monitor.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Updates
- JellyBar checks for updates in the background and prompts before installing; Homebrew users can upgrade with brew.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- New Jerseychecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- JellyBar is made by Marc Vigod, an independent developer based in New Jersey, as part of Vigod Labs.checked 7 Oct 2026
