What’s new

Release notes for microMenuBar. Updates install automatically — this page tracks what changed in each version.

0.4.0

July 29, 2026

Smoother first launch, steadier icons.

  • ImprovedFaster, steadier detection of menu bar icons, with more reliable live thumbnails.
  • FixedFirst launch no longer opens the welcome guide and Settings at the same time — Settings opens once you finish onboarding.
  • FixedSettings and onboarding windows no longer hide behind the frontmost app.
  • FixedFocus no longer shows up in the layout list when no Focus is active.

0.3.0

July 25, 2026

Now in 14 languages.

  • NewFully localized in 14 languages — English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (BR), Russian, Turkish, Korean, and Simplified/Traditional Chinese. Follows your system language; switch anytime in Settings without restarting.

0.2.1

July 25, 2026

Installer and diagnostics.

  • ImprovedNewly launched apps' menu bar icons are picked up almost instantly.
  • ImprovedNew branded DMG installer with a proper drag-to-Applications layout.
  • NewTester mode — click the app icon in Settings 8 times to share diagnostics with us during beta testing.
  • ImprovedExtra diagnostics around icon placement for faster bug fixes.

0.2.0

July 22, 2026

Settings redesign and licensing.

  • NewLicense activation is live — buy once or subscribe, and activate on up to 3 Macs.
  • ImprovedNew Permissions and About tabs in Settings — Accessibility and Screen Recording status, updates and crash reporting in one place.
  • ImprovedRefreshed flat app icon.
  • FixedSubscription licenses were displayed as one-time purchases.