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Which App Is Using Bandwidth on Mac? | NetPulse
NetPulse helps you identify bandwidth-hungry Mac apps with live per-app upload and download speed, plus local traffic statistics and menu bar speed.
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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
Can NetPulse show which Mac app is using bandwidth?
Yes. After optional Network Extension approval, NetPulse can show live upload and download speed per app in the Processes view.
Does per-app traffic mean NetPulse reads my network content?
No. NetPulse measures traffic volume locally. It does not read websites, messages, files, or browsing history.
Can I use NetPulse without per-app traffic?
Yes. Menu bar speed, IP details, network quality, and traffic totals can still be useful without enabling per-app measurement.
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