Twitch in Your Mac's Menu Bar

Watch and interact with your favorite streams directly from your menu bar—no browser required.

StreamBarX App Interface screenshot

What is StreamBarX?

StreamBarX is a modern macOS menu bar app that lets you watch, sort, and interact with Twitch streams in a distraction-free, resizable player—no browser required. Enjoy speed, privacy, and accessibility with chat, search, favorites, and advanced controls, all in one seamless experience.

Key Features

Menu Bar Twitch Player

Watch any Twitch stream in a custom, resizable player window that floats above your desktop, always accessible from the menu bar.

Instant Search & Discovery

Search for live streams, browse categories, and discover new channels with a fast, responsive interface.

Favorites System

Mark streams as favorites. Favorited streams are sorted to the top and highlighted for quick access.

Powerful Sorting

Sort streams by favorites, alphabetical order, viewer count, or category. Sorting options are accessible via a modern dropdown menu.

Responsive UI & Menu

All controls adapt to window size. On small screens, a hamburger menu provides access to all player controls for a clean, professional look.

Integrated Chat

Toggle Twitch chat alongside the video player. The chat panel is resizable and can be shown or hidden instantly.

Player Controls

Play/pause, mute/unmute, open in browser, quality selection, and channel status indicators. All controls are keyboard accessible and visually distinct.

Live Status & Notifications

See which streamers are live, get real-time updates, and receive notifications when favorites go live.

Secure & App Store Approved

Secure sign-in using Twitch OAuth. Fully sandboxed, code-signed, and compliant with Apple’s privacy and security guidelines.

How It Works

1
Sign in with Twitch
Secure OAuth login ensures privacy and compliance with Twitch and Apple guidelines.
2
Browse & Search
Instantly see your followed channels, search for streams, and browse by category.
3
Interact
Watch streams, chat, and use advanced controls—all from a single, distraction-free window.
4
Favorites & Sorting
Mark favorites and use powerful sorting to organize your streams.
5
Seamless Experience
Responsive design ensures controls are always accessible, even on small windows.

Modern, Gaming-Inspired Design

Beautiful UI built for streamers and viewers

StreamBarX Interface

Sleek Glassmorphism UI

Experience a visually stunning interface that feels native to macOS. StreamBarX uses glassmorphism and subtle effects to keep your streams front and center—without distractions.

Smooth Animations

Enjoy seamless transitions as you switch streams, open chat, or manage favorites. Every interaction is designed to feel fast, fluid, and delightful.

High Accessibility

Built for everyone: StreamBarX offers keyboard shortcuts, dynamic font scaling, and high-contrast options so you can enjoy Twitch your way—on any screen, any time.

Get StreamBarX Today

Available exclusively on the Mac App Store

Download on Mac App Store
macOS 11+ Twitch Integrated Streamer-Friendly