Boring Old Menu Bar 1.26 Apr 2026

With the release of version 1.26, this "boring" tool continues to be one of the most practical upgrades for power users who value clarity over translucency. Why "Boring" is Better

: For those who want their screen to match the iPad-esque aesthetic, you can independently activate rounded screen corners.

: It includes full support for Apple Silicon and recognizes resolution or wallpaper changes automatically. What's New in Version 1.26? Boring Old Menu Bar 1.26

: Restores the opaque menu bar for better contrast against any wallpaper.

The primary appeal of Boring Old Menu Bar is its simplicity. It doesn’t use invasive "haxies" or kernel extensions; instead, it smartly automates a wallpaper overlay that mimics a solid menu bar background. Key features that make it a staple include: With the release of version 1

: Go beyond just white or black; you can set custom colors for both light and dark modes.

Building on previous iterations that added support for the 2021 MacBook Pro notch and improved "Spaces" handling, version 1.26 continues to polish its wallpaper-switching logic. This ensures that even with dynamic wallpapers or complex multi-monitor setups, your "boring" solid menu bar stays exactly where it should be without flickering or artifacts. Is It Safe? What's New in Version 1

Bringing the "Perfectly Fine" Back: A Look at Boring Old Menu Bar 1.26