Hidden Bar Alternative

A Hidden Bar alternative for crowded modern Mac menu bars.

Hidden Bar is simple and free. Tuck keeps the simplicity, then adds a native Pro layer for people who need notch-aware access, auto-hide, hover reveal, and per-icon rules.

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Why switch from a basic hider

Basic menu bar hiders work until you need context: which icons should always stay visible, which ones can always stay hidden, and how hidden icons should appear on a notched MacBook. Tuck is built around those decisions.

Tuck advantages

Shelf Mode

Show hidden icons below the menu bar on supported notched MacBooks.

Per-icon rules

Set always show, always hide, or toggle behavior per item.

Auto-hide

Hide icons after a delay and peek with hover.

One-time Pro

No subscription for advanced controls.

Migration path

  1. Install Tuck.
  2. Place icons you want to hide to the left of Tuck.
  3. Use the free Push Mode first.
  4. Upgrade only if you need Shelf Mode or per-icon rules.

For the core setup, read how to hide menu bar icons on Mac. For notch-specific behavior, read the MacBook notch menu bar guide.