iStat Menus for MAC
Watch CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network, sensors, battery and weather from your Mac menu bar. Paid app, 14-day free trial.
iStat Menus Overview
iStat Menus puts everything about your Mac into the menu bar. It shows CPU and GPU load, memory, disk space and activity, network traffic, temperatures and fans, battery and power, the weather and the time, each as a small menu bar item that opens a detailed menu with history graphs and the apps using the most resources. It is made by Bjango, has been around for nearly 20 years, and has no ads, analytics or tracking.
iStat Menus is a paid app with a 14-day free trial: download it, use it for two weeks, then buy a license to keep it. It is also available on the Mac App Store and in the Setapp subscription. iStat Menus 7 needs macOS 13.5 or later.
Key Features
iStat Menus shows as much or as little as you want, right in the menu bar.
- CPU and GPU: usage per core, history graphs, load averages, frequency and the busiest apps.
- Memory: usage, memory pressure, compressed memory, swap and the apps using the most memory.
- Disks: used and free space, disk activity and S.M.A.R.T. status.
- Network: current bandwidth, history graphs and a breakdown of the top apps.
- Sensors: temperatures, fans, voltages, current and power, with fan control.
- Battery and power: your Mac's battery plus AirPods, Magic Mouse and other devices.
- Weather and time: forecasts, world clocks and a calendar with upcoming events.
- Rules and notifications: get notified when values cross limits you set.
- Combined mode and customization: merge items into one, and change colors, order and much more.
What’s New in Version 7.5
iStat Menus 7.5 adds a new look for macOS 27 and a new item.
- Liquid Glass menus on macOS 27
- A new Astronomy item for planning nights under the stars, with forecasts for seeing, transparency and cloud cover
iStat Menus FAQ
Is iStat Menus free?
iStat Menus is a paid app with a 14-day free trial. Download it from Bjango's website, try it for two weeks, then buy a license to keep using it.
Where else can I get iStat Menus?
It is also sold on the Mac App Store and included in the Setapp subscription.
Which macOS version does iStat Menus need?
iStat Menus 7 needs macOS 13.5 or later.
Can iStat Menus show my Mac's temperature and fan speed?
Yes. Its sensors item lists temperatures, fans, voltages, current and power in real time, and it includes fan control.
Can iStat Menus monitor the GPU?
Yes. It shows GPU usage alongside CPU usage, with history graphs and the apps using the most resources.
Does iStat Menus show battery levels of AirPods and other devices?
Yes. Besides your Mac's own battery, it shows battery levels for AirPods, Magic Mouse and other connected devices.
Can iStat Menus notify me about problems?
Yes. Rules can notify you about events based on CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network, sensors, battery, power and weather, for example when your public IP address changes.
Does iStat Menus collect my data?
No. Bjango says iStat Menus has no ads, no analytics and no tracking.
Does iStat Menus include weather?
Yes. It shows current conditions in the menu bar and detailed hourly and weekly forecasts. Every license includes six months of weather data.
Where does the iStat Menus download on istat-menus.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to Bjango's official iStat Menus page at https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/, where the free trial is offered. istat-menus.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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