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Stats is a powerful macOS menu bar system monitoring tool that displays real-time performance metrics such as CPU, memory, network, and disk usage through a minimalist menu bar icon, allowing you to stay informed about your Mac’s status at all times.
Stats - macOS Menu Bar System Monitoring Tool
Overview
Stats is an elegant and powerful macOS menu bar system monitoring application. It displays your Mac’s system performance metrics in real-time through a minimalist menu bar icon, allowing you to stay informed about system status at all times.
🚀 Installation Methods
Method 1: Manual Download (Recommended for Beginners)
- Download the
Stats.dmgfile - Open the DMG image file
- Drag the Stats application to the "Applications" folder
- Launch Stats from the Applications folder
Method 2: Homebrew Installation (Recommended for Developers)
brew install stats
Compatibility
- Modern Versions: Supports macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and later
✨ Core Features
1. CPU Monitoring
- Real-time CPU usage display
- Core-by-core load breakdown
- Process-level CPU usage analysis
2. GPU Monitoring
- Dedicated and integrated GPU monitoring
- GPU load and VRAM usage
- Supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
3. Memory Monitoring
- Real-time memory usage
- Memory pressure indicator
- Swap space usage tracking
4. Disk Monitoring
- Real-time read/write speed monitoring
- Disk space usage
- Support for multiple disks
5. Network Monitoring
- Real-time upload/download speeds
- Network interface status
- Data transfer statistics
6. Battery Monitoring
- Remaining battery charge
- Charging status and estimated time
- Battery health information
7. Sensor Monitoring
- Temperature, voltage, and power sensor data
- Temperature monitoring for system components
- Real-time sensor data updates
8. Fan Control (Legacy Mode)
- Manual fan speed adjustment
- Temperature-based automatic control
- Note: This feature is in maintenance mode and only receives community-contributed fixes
9. Bluetooth Device Monitoring
- List of connected devices
- Device battery level monitoring
- Connection status display
10. Multi-Timezone Clock
- Displays time across multiple time zones in the menu bar
- Customizable time zone addition
- Clean and minimalist time display format
🏆 Application Advantages
Minimalist Design
- All monitoring data integrated into the menu bar, saving desktop space
- Customizable display modules
- Clean, attractive menu bar icon
Low Resource Usage
- Optimized data retrieval mechanism
- Modules can be selectively enabled/disabled
- Reasonable data refresh frequency
Highly Customizable
- Each module can be configured independently
- Adjustable data display formats
- Support for custom color themes
Open Source & Transparent
- MIT open-source license
- Actively maintained by the community
- Regular updates and bug fixes
Performance Optimized
- Resource consumption optimized per module
- Intelligent data sampling to avoid overloading the system
- Adjustable refresh rates to balance performance and accuracy
⚙️ Configuration & Optimization
Rearranging Menu Bar Icon Order
- Hold down the ⌘ (Command) key
- Drag the icon to the desired position
- Release the Command key
- Supported on macOS Mojave (10.14) and later
Reducing Resource Consumption
Stats runs efficiently, but some monitoring features do consume system resources:
Highest Resource-Intensive Modules:
- Sensors Monitoring
- Bluetooth Device Monitoring
Optimization Tips:
- Disabling the above modules can reduce CPU usage by up to 50% if not needed
- Enable only necessary monitoring modules
- Adjust data refresh intervals
Lowest Resource Mode:
- Enable only CPU and Memory monitoring
- Disable background data collection
- Use longer refresh intervals
🛠️ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the menu bar icon order change?
A: macOS manages the order of menu bar items. The order may change after a restart—adjust it by holding Command and dragging.
Q: How do I completely disable a monitoring module?
A: Click the Stats icon in the menu bar, go to Settings, and uncheck the modules you don’t need.
Q: Is the fan control feature safe?
A: Fan control is in legacy maintenance mode and works well on older Macs. The developers accept community contributions via Pull Requests for fixes and improvements.
Q: Does it support Apple Silicon chips?
A: Yes, Stats fully supports Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel-based Macs.
📋 System Requirements
- Operating System: macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
- Architecture Support: Intel x86_64 and Apple Silicon (ARM64)
- Disk Space: Approximately 20 MB
- Memory Requirement: Very low, typically under 50 MB
🔄 Update Policy
Stats is actively developed and maintained:
- Regular feature updates
- Bug fixes and security patches
- Compatibility with new macOS versions
- Community-driven feature improvements
🤝 Contributions & Support
As an open-source project, Stats welcomes community contributions:
- Report issues and suggest features
- Participate in code development and improvements
- Help with translations and documentation
- Support the project by starring it on GitHub
Stats is an essential system monitoring tool for macOS users. With its simple, efficient interface, it delivers powerful monitoring capabilities—ideal for developers, system administrators, and power users. Whether you want to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, or simply understand your Mac’s status, Stats excels in every scenario.
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