The quickest way
- Install Tuck and grant Accessibility when macOS asks.
- Click the Tuck menu bar item to hide icons to its left.
- Click again, or press ⌘⇧B, to bring the icons back.
This is Push Mode. It is included in the free tier and is the fastest way to hide menu bar icons on Mac without rebuilding your setup.
Top bar, toolbar, or menu bar?
If you searched how to hide top bar on Mac, you probably mean the menu bar. On macOS, the menu bar is the strip at the top of the screen; Tuck focuses on the right-side status icons in that bar, not toolbars inside individual apps.
When you need more control
Some icons are always useful, some are only needed occasionally, and some can stay hidden until there is a problem. Tuck includes per-icon control so each item can stay visible, stay hidden, or follow the main toggle. If you are deciding between Tuck and Ice for that broader workflow, use the source-bounded Ice alternative comparison.
Always show
Keep status items you monitor constantly visible.
Always hide
Keep background utilities available but out of sight.
Toggle
Let the icon follow the main Tuck state.
Hover reveal
Peek at hidden icons without fully changing modes.
If you use a notched MacBook
The notch reduces practical menu bar space. Instead of forcing more icons into a narrow strip, Tuck can use Shelf Mode to display hidden icons below the menu bar on supported MacBooks.
Permissions and privacy
Tuck needs Accessibility to manage menu bar behavior. Screen Recording may be requested when opening Shelf so Tuck can identify visible menu bar icons. Tuck does not collect telemetry or analytics.
Need the full permission explanation? Read Why Tuck asks for Accessibility and Screen Recording.
Frequently asked questions
What is the quickest way to hide menu bar icons on Mac?
Install Tuck and grant Accessibility when macOS asks, click the Tuck menu bar item to hide icons to its left, then click again or press ⌘⇧B to bring them back. This is Push Mode, included in the free tier.
Can I hide the top bar or toolbar on Mac?
On macOS, the top strip is the menu bar. Tuck hides and reveals menu bar status icons on the right side of that bar; it does not hide app-specific toolbars inside individual apps.
Can I control which icons stay visible?
Yes. Tuck includes per-icon control so each item can stay visible, stay hidden, or follow the main toggle. Pro adds hover reveal to peek without changing modes.
How do I hide icons on a notched MacBook?
Instead of forcing more icons into a narrow strip, Tuck can use Shelf Mode to display hidden icons below the menu bar on supported MacBooks.
What permissions does Tuck need?
Tuck needs Accessibility to manage menu bar behavior. Screen Recording may be requested when opening Shelf so Tuck can identify visible menu bar icons. Tuck does not collect telemetry or analytics.