If you only need to hide a few icons, Hidden Bar is fine. If you want search, automation, and reliability across macOS updates , Bartender 9.2 is worth the $16.
: This version was notably the first to be officially certified by Microsoft as "Compatible with Windows 7". Seagull Support Portal Lifecycle and Support Status April 2026 , BarTender 9.2 is considered an "End of Life" product. Seagull Support Portal Official Support bartender 9.2