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MenuMeters Alternative for Mac Network Monitoring | NetPulse
Looking for a MenuMeters alternative focused on network status? NetPulse shows menu bar speed, traffic totals, latency, IP details, and optional per-app traffic.
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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
Is NetPulse a full MenuMeters replacement?
No. MenuMeters covers several system meters such as CPU, memory, disk, and network. NetPulse is intentionally narrower and focuses on network speed, quality, IP details, traffic totals, and optional per-app traffic.
Can NetPulse show network speed in the menu bar?
Yes. NetPulse shows live upload and download speed directly in the macOS menu bar.
Does NetPulse collect network content?
No. NetPulse measures traffic volume and network status locally. It does not read, modify, or upload website content, messages, files, or browsing history.
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