Overview

• Bartender, a widely-used Mac menu bar management app, was quietly acquired by new developers.
• The new ownership has not been transparent, leading to concerns about data privacy and security.
• Users discovered the change through MacUpdater, noting altered code signatures and unresponsive original developers.
• The app requires screen recording permissions, raising red flags about potential misuse under unknown ownership.
• Alternatives like Ice, Hidden Bar, and iBar are being considered by users wary of updating to the latest version.