App compatibility notes
Barred works with the vast majority of macOS applications. Some apps have specific behaviours worth noting.
Fully compatible
Most apps — including all standard Apple apps, popular third-party utilities, and menu bar extras — work without issues.
Known quirks
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bartender | Conflicts with Barred as they manage the same items. Use one or the other. |
| iStat Menus | Multiple menu bar items — each can be managed independently. |
| Docker Desktop | Icon may reappear after Docker restarts. Set an "always hidden" rule to handle this. |
| 1Password | Menu bar item may flicker when hidden. Update to latest 1Password version to resolve. |
System items
| Item | Manageable | Reorderable |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Hide only | No |
| Control Centre | No | No |
| Siri | Hide only | No |
| Spotlight | Hide only | No |
macOS version notes
- macOS 13 Ventura: Full support.
- macOS 14 Sonoma: Full support. Desktop Widgets don't affect Barred.
- macOS 15 Sequoia: Full support.
Reporting issues
If you find an app that doesn't work correctly with Barred, please report it with:
- The app name and version.
- What you expected to happen.
- What actually happened.
This helps us add specific handling for edge cases.