SponsorBar is a small native macOS menu-bar app that lets you earn money from unused menu-bar space. Advertisers bid to place ads in your menu bar, and you receive a share of the revenue.
Key Features
- Approved sponsors only – all advertisers are vetted before campaigns go live
- Weekly payouts – get paid every week for the ad space you provide
- Pause anytime – turn ads off whenever you need to
- Privacy-first – the app does not ask for Screen Recording, Accessibility, or Input Monitoring permissions
- No Dock icon – runs quietly from the menu bar
System Requirements
- macOS 14 or newer
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
- One connected Mac per account
How It Works
- Download and install the SponsorBar app
- Sign in via your browser and approve the one-time connection code
- Choose when it runs – launch at login or open it manually
- Start earning as advertisers bid for your menu-bar space
