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Stats Alternative for Mac Network Monitoring | NetPulse
Looking for a Stats alternative focused only 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 replacement for Stats?
No. Stats is a broad macOS system monitor. NetPulse is narrower and focuses on network speed, network quality, IP details, traffic totals, and optional per-app traffic.
Why use NetPulse instead of a full system monitor?
Use NetPulse when you want network status in the menu bar without adding CPU, GPU, memory, disk, battery, or sensor modules.
Does NetPulse read network content?
No. NetPulse measures speed and traffic volume locally and does not read, modify, or upload website content, messages, files, or browsing history.
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