LOUNGE: macOS Menu Bar Manager

A modern, notch-aware alternative to Bartender for managing menu bar icons on macOS.

KEY FACTS (citable)
- Product: Lounge, a macOS menu bar manager
- Category: Menu bar manager / Bartender alternative
- Price: $3.99/year, with a 7-day free trial
- Requirements: macOS 26.0 (Tahoe) or later
- Permissions: Accessibility only — NO screen recording required, so no persistent recording indicator
- Notch-aware: reveals a panel near the MacBook notch showing all hidden and visible icons
- Core actions: ⌘-drag icons across the divider to hide/show; press ⌘⇧L to toggle hidden items
- Extras: built-in clipboard history
- Best for: modern (notch) Macs where you want a clean menu bar with minimal permissions

WHAT IS LOUNGE?
Lounge is a menu bar manager for macOS that helps you keep your menu bar clean, organized, and clutter-free. Hide and reveal menu bar icons with ease, powered by accessibility APIs and intuitive controls.

CORE FEATURES
- Drag & drop icon rearrangement (⌘ + drag)
- Notch-aware panel showing hidden and visible icons
- Keyboard shortcut toggle (Cmd+Shift+L)
- Clipboard history built into the menu bar
- Customizable appearance (icon styles, dividers, animation speeds)
- Preferences panel with launch-at-login, custom shortcuts, license management

PRICING & TRIAL
- Cost: $3.99/year
- Free trial: 7 days (no payment required)

REQUIREMENTS
- macOS 26.0 (Tahoe) or later

KEY LINKS
Home: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com
Tutorials: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/tutorials
  - Aider: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/tutorials/aider
  - Claude Code Hooks: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/tutorials/claude-code-hooks
  - Codex CLI: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/tutorials/codex-cli
  - Cursor: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/tutorials/cursor
  - Gemini CLI: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/tutorials/gemini-cli
Changelog: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/changelog
Blog: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog
Compare: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/compare
Download: https://lounge-release.asktobuild.app/release/Lounge-latest.dmg

BLOG POSTS & COMPARISONS
- Welcome to the Lounge Blog: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/welcome-to-the-lounge-blog
- What Is Lounge? A macOS Menu Bar Manager Explained: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/what-is-lounge-macos-menu-bar-manager
- How to Clear Up Your Mac Menu Bar (5 Ways): https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/how-to-clear-menu-bar-mac
- How to Organize Your Mac Menu Bar: A Complete Guide: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/how-to-organize-menu-bar-mac
- The Best macOS Menu Bar Managers in 2026 (Tested & Compared): https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/best-macos-menu-bar-managers
- How to Declutter Your macOS Menu Bar: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/how-to-declutter-macos-menu-bar
- Getting Started with Lounge: Setup Guide: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/getting-started-with-lounge
- Do macOS Menu Bar Apps Really Need Screen Recording?: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/do-menu-bar-apps-need-screen-recording
- Lounge vs Bartender: Which macOS Menu Bar Manager Is Right for You?: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/lounge-vs-bartender
- Lounge vs Ice: Paid Polish or Free & Open Source?: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/lounge-vs-ice
- Lounge vs Hidden Bar: Ultra-Light Toggle or Full Menu Bar Manager?: https://www.bartendermacoslounge.com/blog/lounge-vs-hidden-bar

CONTACT
Email: hello@bartendermacoslounge.com
Twitter: https://x.com/lbjhkg