CPU, GPU and memory
Usage per core with separate colors for efficiency and performance cores. GPU frequency and frames per second sit next to memory pressure, swap and the apps eating the most RAM.
per-core · load average · uptime
14-day free trialv7.5
iStat Menus for MacEvery Stat in Your Menu Bar
Watch CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network, temperatures and fans from one small menu bar app. Version 7.5 brings Liquid Glass menus to macOS 27.
$0for the 14-day trial
v7.5released Sep 2026
1/5the CPU use of version 6
11+minimum macOS
What iStat Menus 7 Shows You
iStat Menus tracks your Mac from the menu bar, so you never open Activity Monitor to find a slow app. Bjango has built iStat since 2007, and version 7 runs on Apple Silicon and Intel.
Network and disks
Live upload and download speeds with a breakdown by app. Public and private IP, Wi-Fi name and a connection dot live up top. Disk space, activity and S.M.A.R.T. health sit one click away.
per-app bandwidth · ping · S.M.A.R.T.
Sensors and fan control
Real-time temperatures, voltages, power draw and fan speeds. Draw your own fan curve so the fans ramp up gradually as heat climbs, with better control on M3 and M4 Macs.
temps · RPM · watts · fan curves
Rules and alerts
Get a notification when CPU stays above 60% for ten seconds, disk space runs low or your public IP changes. Rules cover GPU, sensors, battery, power and weather too.
hotkeys · daylight saving alerts
Menu bar your way
Pick graphs, stacked labels, icons or plain numbers for each item. Combined mode folds several stats into one icon, which helps on a crowded laptop menu bar.
themes · 30+ languages · compact spacing
Light and private by design
No ads, no analytics and no tracking. Version 7 uses as little as a fifth of the CPU that version 6 needed. You can skip the helper and install without an admin password.
no tracking · optional helper
Terminal installation
Advanced users can install iStat Menus with a single Homebrew command.
$brew install --cask istat-menus
How to open Terminal on Mac
- Press ⌘ + Space to open Spotlight.
- Type Terminal in the search field.
- Press Return and a Terminal window opens.
Installation via Terminal command
- Click Copy above to grab the command.
- Paste it into Terminal with ⌘ + V.
- Press Return. iStat Menus lands in your Applications folder.
No Homebrew? Install it from brew.sh, or grab the ZIP from Bjango.
Download ZIPHow iStat Menus Works
Three short steps take you from install to a menu bar that tells you what your Mac is doing.
Pick your items
Open settings and switch on what you care about. CPU, memory and network cover most people. Sensors and weather suit power users.
Shape the menu bar
Choose a graph, a number or an icon for each stat. Drag items into order and set colors that match your wallpaper.
Set rules and forget it
Add alerts for heat, low disk space or a dropped VPN. iStat runs quietly and speaks up only when something needs you.
iStat Menus vs Activity Monitor
Activity Monitor ships free with every Mac and hides in a window. iStat Menus keeps the numbers in view and covers hardware Apple's tool skips.
| What you need | iStat Menus 7 | Activity Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Live stats in the menu bar | Yes | Dock icon only |
| Efficiency and performance cores | Yes | Window graph |
| CPU temperature and sensors | Yes | No |
| Fan speed control | Custom curves | No |
| Disk S.M.A.R.T. health | Yes | No |
| Alerts and rules | Yes | No |
| AirPods and Bluetooth battery | Yes | No |
| Weather and world clocks | Yes | No |
| Price | $11.99 after trial | Built in |
Tip for MacBook owners: turn on Combined mode to fold CPU, memory, network and sensors into one menu bar icon. You keep every stat and win back space for other apps.
What Mac Users Say About iStat Menus
Real habits from people who keep iStat in the menu bar every day.
iStat Menus is the first thing I install on every new Mac. One glance at the menu bar tells me which app is chewing through my CPU. Activity Monitor never made that this quick.
Hamza R.
Updated to iStat Menus 7 and the efficiency gain is real. It barely shows up in its own CPU list now. The new stacked menu bar modes fit far more into a small space.
Laura K.
I render video on an M3 MacBook Pro. The fan curve lets the fans ramp up early so the chip never hits the wall. Worth the licence for that alone.
Daniel O.
Upgraded to macOS 27 and checked iStat Menus straight away. The Liquid Glass menus look like Apple built them. Everything kept working on day one.
Priya S.
Great app with a huge amount of detail. Settings take an evening to get right because there are so many options. Once tuned, I never touch them again.
Tom W.
The rules feature caught my public IP changing when my VPN dropped. I get a notification now instead of finding out an hour later.
Mei L.
Searched istatmenu7 after a friend showed me his menu bar. Combined mode squeezes CPU, memory and network into one item on my 13-inch Air. Clean and tiny.
Carlos D.
I keep AirPods, a Magic Mouse and a trackpad charged thanks to the battery menu. Weather and world clocks replaced two other apps for me.
Sarah B.
Been using iStat since version 4. Bjango keeps shipping updates for new Macs and new macOS releases every year. Few utilities last this long and stay this good.
Ahmed F.
iStat Menus FAQ
Plain answers to what people ask before they install.
Is iStat Menus free?
You get the full app free for 14 days. After the trial, a single licence costs $11.99 as a one-time payment. A Family licence covers up to five people, and every licence includes six months of weather data.
How do I install iStat Menus with Terminal?
Run brew install --cask istat-menus in Terminal if you have Homebrew. You can also download the ZIP from Bjango and drag the app into your Applications folder.
Does iStat Menus 7 work on macOS 27?
Yes. Version 7.5 brings Liquid Glass menus to macOS 27 and adds a new Astronomy item for stargazing forecasts. The app supports every release from macOS 11 Big Sur onward.
Does it run natively on Apple Silicon?
It does. iStat Menus runs on M-series and Intel Macs. On Apple Silicon you also get CPU and GPU frequency, extra power sensors and separate colors for efficiency and performance cores.
Will iStat Menus slow down my Mac?
Unlikely. Version 7 uses as little as one fifth of the CPU that version 6 needed for the same items. You can lower the update rate in settings too.
Can iStat Menus control my fan speed?
Yes. Build a curve that ramps fans up gradually as temperature rises, or switch fan modes with rules based on heat and battery state. Version 7.3 improved control on M3 and M4 Macs.
I own iStat Menus 6. Do I pay full price for 7?
No. Download iStat Menus 7 and the app applies upgrade pricing for you. Your weather data packs carry over as well.
Is this the official iStat Menus website?
No. istat-menus.com is an independent guide. Every download button points to Bjango's own server, so you always get the genuine app straight from the developer.
Put Your Whole Mac in View
Try iStat Menus free for 14 days. Keep it only if you love it.