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Mac Upload and Download Speed Monitor | NetPulse
NetPulse shows live Mac upload and download speed in the menu bar so you can spot background sync, slow downloads, video call issues, VPN changes, and hotspot usage.
Download on the Mac App Store
Key features
- Real-time upload and download speed in the macOS menu bar or floating panel
- Right-click settings menu for floating panel mode and double-click to open the full panel
- Per-app real-time upload and download speed in the Processes tab
- Network quality checks including latency, packet loss, and stability
- Public IP, local IP, location, connection type, and active network interface
- Daily, weekly, and monthly upload/download totals stored locally
Privacy boundary
- NetPulse stores traffic data locally on the user's Mac.
- NetPulse does not upload network usage data to an external server.
- NetPulse does not read, modify, or upload website content, messages, files, or browsing history.
- The Network Extension is used for local per-app traffic measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Can NetPulse show upload and download speed separately?
Yes. NetPulse shows live upload and download speed in the macOS menu bar and keeps more network details in a compact panel.
Can it help find background uploads?
Yes. The menu bar speed shows whether upload is active. If you need to identify the app, you can enable optional per-app traffic measurement.
Does monitoring speed read my network content?
No. NetPulse measures speed and traffic volume locally and does not read or upload network content.
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