5 Menu Bar apps that have earned a permanent spot on my Mac in 2026

A Digital Trends roundup highlights five macOS menu bar apps that the author thinks are worth permanent space on a Mac.

The featured picks include Klack for mechanical typing sounds, PopClip for text-selection actions, Lungo for keeping the Mac awake, and Dot calendar for quick calendar access.

Two other apps in the list were already covered elsewhere, underscoring the article’s focus on a small set of daily-use productivity tools.

The takeaway: menu bar apps are scarce-screen-space utilities, so the best ones are the ones you reach for every day without opening a full app.