Add App Icons & Notifications to Your Mac Menu Bar
Get instant notifications from Messages, Mail, Slack, and more directly in your menu bar. Perfect for Mac users who hide their Dock or want better notification management.
Core Features
Enhance Your Mac Menu Bar
Timely Notifications
Never Miss a Message
Stay updated with notifications from Messages, Apple Mail, Slack, Teams, and other macOS applications directly in your menu bar.
Perfect for Hidden Dock Users
Ideal companion for Bartender, Ice, and Hidden Bar users. Get all your app notifications in the menu bar without missing anything important.
Support for All macOS Apps
Works with any Mac application - from system apps like Messages and Mail to third-party apps like Discord, WhatsApp, and more.
Customize Your Menu Bar
Customizable Badge Styles & Colors
Choose from three badge styles (text, dot, circle) and custom highlight colors for each app. Make your notifications truly personal.
macOS Integration
Seamlessly integrates with macOS design, perfectly adapting to system light and dark modes for consistent menu bar appearance.
Smart Transparency Effects
Icons automatically become transparent when apps have no notifications, keeping your menu bar clean and organized.
Boost Your Productivity
Advanced App Grouping
Organize multiple apps under single icons with custom group names and colors. Pin important groups to keep them always visible.
Works With Menu Bar Tools
Perfect companion for Bartender, Ice, and Hidden Bar. Enhances your menu bar setup without conflicts or competition.
Quick App Launching
Launch your favorite Mac applications directly from the menu bar for faster workflow and increased productivity
Testimonials
What our users say
" ... Now I keep applications hidden, calling up things like Mail with rcmd if I happen to glance at Badgeify in the menu bar, so when I open anything it is with intention. Work actually gets done. "
Hefty-Cobbler-4914
Reddit r/macapps
" I use it solely to add notification icons in my menu bar for Mail and Messages, which is super useful for me as I keep my dock minimized and I'm often in another desktop space than my Mail and Messages windows. "
Drdul
Reddit r/macapps
" ...That's the exact reason why I use Badgeify: I keep my Dock always hidden and can still see if there are any mails / messages in my menu bar. "
lars666
MacRumors
" I use Badgeify, nice feature set, and I appreciate this works with Ice, there's an OSS alternative but not work well with Ice somehow. "
freewizard
Hacker News
" LOVE THIS. The Mac menubar is underrated and I often work with Cursor and ChatGPT to make me Menubar apps. This was super smart. "
Gabe Perez
Product Hunt
" Badgeify can be very useful if you don't tend to keep your Dock active at all times and have notification banners and alerts disabled. Those using Dock replacers might also benefit from it. "
Catalin Chelariu
Softpedia
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore these questions to understand how Badgeify can transform your macOS experience, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
What exactly does Badgeify do?
Badgeify is an app for Mac that helps you see notifications from your other apps right in the menu bar. It shows you how many unread messages you have, so you don't have to keep switching between apps. This makes it easier to stay updated without cluttering your screen.
Can I say goodbye to my Dock with Badgeify?
Badgeify doesn't remove the Dock, but it lets you work without it if you want. You can hide the Dock and still see notifications and launch apps from the menu bar, making your workspace cleaner and more efficient.
How do I make my menu bar look awesome with Badgeify?
With Badgeify, you can personalize your menu bar by adding app icons and showing notification counts. You can even change the default icons to ones you like better, making your Mac feel more like yours.
How does Badgeify keep me updated on messages from various apps?
Badgeify turns your menu bar into a notification center. It shows you how many messages you have from apps like Messages, Apple Mail, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, so you can see everything at a glance without opening each app.
Can I customize icons for different apps?
Yes! You can choose from three styles for each app's icon: the original icon, a recommended one from Badgeify, or even add your own custom icon. This way, you can make your menu bar look just how you want.
Can I use Badgeify with other menu bar management tools?
Absolutely! Badgeify is designed as a perfect companion for Bartender, Ice, and Hidden Bar. While these tools organize your menu bar, Badgeify adds essential notification visibility. They work together seamlessly to enhance your Mac workflow.
What about privacy? What permissions does Badgeify require?
Badgeify only needs permission to use the macOS Accessibility API. It doesn't collect or share your personal data, so you can use it without worrying about your privacy.
Which macOS versions are supported by Badgeify?
Badgeify works with macOS 10.15 Catalina and all newer versions. The app is regularly updated to stay compatible with the latest macOS, ensuring you have a smooth experience.
Does Badgeify need to run in the background to work?
Yes, Badgeify needs to run in the background to display notification badges. Additionally, the apps you want to receive notifications from (like Messages, WhatsApp, etc.) also need to be running, as Badgeify reads notification counts from these apps' Dock icons.
Do I need to manually reopen all apps after restarting my computer?
Yes, if you restart your computer, you'll need to reopen both Badgeify and the apps you want to receive notifications from. If an app is closed, Badgeify won't be able to display notification badges for that app until it's opened again.
Ready to Transform Your Mac Menu Bar?
Perfect companion for Bartender & Ice users. Ideal for productivity enthusiasts who prefer a cleaner desktop.