OverflowBar
5.3#24 in menu bar customization softwaremacOS
VisitOverflowBar vs Vanilla
What both publish
| Fact | OverflowBar | Vanilla |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | OverflowBar hides selected menu bar status icons behind an arrow and reveals them in a second row. | Vanilla is a Mac app that hides menu bar icons. |
| Support | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for setup help and ideas, and GitHub Issues for reproducible bugs and feature requests. | The maker offers email support and suggests including device and operating system details when requesting help. |
OverflowBar plans
No prices published.
Vanilla plans
- Vanilla FreeFree
- Vanilla Pro$10, paid once
Pick OverflowBar if…
OverflowBar suits Mac users who want to hide selected status icons while keeping their original controls accessible. It supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later.
Pick Vanilla if…
Vanilla suits Mac users who want to hide menu bar icons. Pro may fit users who want shortcuts, automatic hiding, or icons kept out of view except in the app’s preferences.