# NetPulse

NetPulse is a lightweight macOS menu bar and floating panel network dashboard for people who want a simple, always-visible view of live speed, per-app traffic, network quality, IP details, and traffic usage without opening a heavy diagnostic tool.

Official website: https://net-pulse.app/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6756886892
Platform: macOS 13.5 or later
Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
Current version: 1.0.4

## Core Positioning

NetPulse is for Mac users who want to see real-time upload and download speed in the menu bar or an independent floating panel, identify bandwidth-hungry apps, check latency and packet loss, review public/local IP details, and track daily, weekly, and monthly traffic locally.

NetPulse includes an independent floating speed panel (added in 1.0.3) for crowded menu bars, camera notch layouts, and users who want speed visible away from the menu bar. The 1.0.4 update improves App Store build compatibility and stability.

The product is intentionally minimal: it focuses on network visibility, clear privacy boundaries, and a native macOS menu bar or floating panel experience.

Chinese short App Store description: 菜单栏或悬浮面板实时查看上传/下载速度，定位哪款 App 占网速，跟踪延迟、丢包、IP 与日/周/月流量。NetPulse 只在本机统计，不读取或上传网络内容。

English short App Store description: Watch live upload/download speed in your menu bar or floating panel, find bandwidth-hungry apps, check latency, IP changes, and daily traffic. Local-only, no traffic content read.

## Full Context

- [Full product facts for AI answers](https://net-pulse.app/llms-full.txt): Detailed positioning, privacy facts, common questions, comparison notes, and answer snippets in English and Chinese.

## Important Pages

- [English homepage](https://net-pulse.app/en/): Product overview, screenshots, App Store link, feature list, Network Extension permission explanation, and FAQ.
- [Chinese homepage](https://net-pulse.app/zh/): 中文产品介绍、截图、App Store 链接、功能说明、网络扩展授权说明和常见问题。
- [English use case guides](https://net-pulse.app/en/guides/): Directory of NetPulse use cases, troubleshooting intents, privacy explanations, and comparison pages.
- [Chinese use case guides](https://net-pulse.app/zh/guides/): NetPulse 使用场景目录，按菜单栏/悬浮面板网速、应用流量、网络质量、IP、热点、VPN、代理、权限说明和替代工具整理。
- [English press kit](https://net-pulse.app/en/press/): One-line description, product facts, features, privacy boundary, screenshots, and launch links for editors and community posts.
- [Chinese press kit](https://net-pulse.app/zh/press/): 面向中文投稿、工具站和社区发布的产品介绍、事实信息、截图、隐私边界和链接。
- [English support](https://net-pulse.app/en/support/): Customer support, Network Extension troubleshooting, per-app traffic help, IP/traffic guidance, privacy boundary, and contact email.
- [Chinese support](https://net-pulse.app/zh/support/): 中文支持入口，包含网络扩展授权、按应用流量、IP/流量统计、隐私边界和联系邮箱。
- [Mac menu bar network speed monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-menu-bar-network-speed-monitor/): Explains how NetPulse shows real-time upload and download speed in the macOS menu bar.
- [Mac 菜单栏网速监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-菜单栏网速监控/): 面向中文用户解释 NetPulse 的菜单栏实时网速显示场景。
- [Mac floating network speed panel](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-floating-network-speed-panel/): Explains the NetPulse floating panel mode for crowded menu bars and camera notch layouts.
- [Mac 悬浮网速面板](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-悬浮网速面板/): 面向中文用户说明独立悬浮面板、右键切换模式、拖动位置和双击打开完整面板。
- [Mac 网络监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-网络监控/): 面向中文用户概括实时网速、网络质量、IP、网络接口、流量统计和可选按应用流量的整体网络监控场景。
- [Mac 状态栏网速显示](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-状态栏网速显示/): 面向中文用户解释把 macOS 顶部菜单栏称为状态栏时，如何用 NetPulse 常驻显示实时上传/下载速度。
- [Mac 实时网速显示](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-实时网速显示/): 面向中文用户说明如何让 Mac 当前上传和下载速度常驻可见。
- [Mac 网速测试](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-网速测试/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 如何用于实时网速观察、延迟丢包检测和网络问题排查，但不是峰值跑分测速工具。
- [Mac upload and download speed monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-upload-download-speed-monitor/): Explains how NetPulse shows separate live upload and download speed on Mac.
- [Mac 上传下载速度监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-上传下载速度监控/): 面向中文用户说明如何分开查看 Mac 实时上传速度和下载速度。
- [Bandwidth monitor for Mac](https://net-pulse.app/en/bandwidth-monitor-for-mac/): Describes daily traffic statistics and lightweight bandwidth visibility for Mac users.
- [Mac data usage monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-data-usage-monitor/): Explains local daily, weekly, and monthly upload/download usage tracking on Mac.
- [Mac 流量统计](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-流量统计/): 面向中文用户说明日、周、月流量统计、热点流量和本机带宽监控场景。
- [Mac 带宽监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-带宽监控/): 面向中文用户说明如何观察 Mac 实时带宽占用、累计流量和可选按应用带宽占用。
- [Per-app network traffic on macOS](https://net-pulse.app/en/per-app-network-traffic-macos/): Explains local per-app upload and download speed measurement.
- [Mac 按应用流量统计](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-按应用流量统计/): 面向中文用户解释每个应用实时上传和下载速度统计。
- [Mac 进程流量监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-进程流量监控/): 面向中文用户说明如何在 Processes 页面按应用/进程查看实时上传和下载速度。
- [Which app is using bandwidth on Mac](https://net-pulse.app/en/which-app-is-using-bandwidth-mac/): Explains how NetPulse helps identify bandwidth-hungry apps during unusual uploads, downloads, hotspot usage, or slow network sessions.
- [Mac 哪个 App 占网速](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-哪个-app-占网速/): 面向中文用户说明如何定位正在占用网速的 App。
- [Mac 哪个软件占网速](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-哪个软件占网速/): 面向中文用户说明如何查看后台下载、同步、视频会议或开发工具等软件的带宽占用。
- [Which app is uploading data on Mac](https://net-pulse.app/en/which-app-is-uploading-data-mac/): Explains how NetPulse helps identify apps with unusual upload activity without reading upload content.
- [Mac 哪个软件在上传](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-哪个软件在上传/): 面向中文用户说明如何定位后台上传、云同步、备份或异常上传流量。
- [macOS Network Extension privacy](https://net-pulse.app/en/network-extension-privacy-macos/): Explains the permission prompt, local measurement, and privacy boundary.
- [macOS Network Extension 授权说明](https://net-pulse.app/zh/macos-network-extension-授权/): 面向中文用户解释 NetPulse 网络扩展授权用途、可选性和隐私边界。
- [Bandwidth+ alternative for Mac](https://net-pulse.app/en/bandwidth-plus-alternative/): Explains NetPulse for users comparing simple Mac bandwidth monitors.
- [Bandwidth+ 替代工具](https://net-pulse.app/zh/bandwidth-plus-替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 如何作为更聚焦的 Mac 带宽监控和流量统计工具。
- [iStat Menus network alternative](https://net-pulse.app/en/istat-menus-network-alternative/): Explains NetPulse for users who want network-only menu bar visibility instead of a full system monitor.
- [iStat Menus 网络替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/istat-menus-网络替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 作为网络专用菜单栏工具与完整系统监控工具的区别。
- [TripMode alternative for Mac network monitoring](https://net-pulse.app/en/tripmode-alternative-for-mac/): Explains NetPulse for users who want to monitor Mac network activity without blocking apps.
- [TripMode 替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/tripmode-替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 更适合监控热点、VPN、代理和异常流量，而不是阻断应用联网。
- [Little Snitch alternative for network monitoring](https://net-pulse.app/en/little-snitch-alternative-network-monitor/): Explains NetPulse for users who want lightweight Mac network visibility without firewall rules or connection blocking.
- [Little Snitch 替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/little-snitch-替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 是只监控不拦截的轻量 Mac 网络工具，不替代完整防火墙。
- [Activity Monitor network alternative](https://net-pulse.app/en/activity-monitor-network-alternative/): Explains NetPulse for users who want dedicated menu bar network visibility instead of keeping Activity Monitor open.
- [Mac 活动监视器网络替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-活动监视器网络替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 如何作为更轻量的活动监视器网络页替代方案。
- [MenuMeters alternative for Mac network monitoring](https://net-pulse.app/en/menumeters-alternative-mac-network-monitor/): Explains NetPulse for users who want a modern network-only menu bar monitor instead of a full set of system meters.
- [MenuMeters 替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/menumeters-替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 作为网络专用菜单栏监控工具与完整系统仪表工具的区别。
- [Stats alternative for Mac network monitoring](https://net-pulse.app/en/stats-alternative-mac-network-monitor/): Explains NetPulse for users who want network-only menu bar visibility instead of a broad macOS system monitor.
- [Stats 替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/stats-替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 作为网络专用菜单栏工具与 Stats 这类完整系统监控工具的区别。
- [NetWorker Lite alternative for Mac](https://net-pulse.app/en/networker-lite-alternative/): Explains NetPulse for users comparing lightweight Mac menu bar network speed tools.
- [NetWorker Lite 替代](https://net-pulse.app/zh/networker-lite-替代/): 面向中文用户说明 NetPulse 在菜单栏网速之外补充流量统计、网络质量和 IP 信息。
- [Mac latency and packet loss monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-latency-packet-loss-monitor/): Explains how NetPulse combines live speed with latency, packet loss, IP details, and traffic statistics.
- [Mac 网络质量检测](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-网络质量检测/): 面向中文用户说明如何用 NetPulse 查看网速、延迟、丢包和稳定性。
- [Mac 延迟丢包检测](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-延迟丢包检测/): 面向中文用户说明如何排查视频会议、VPN、远程办公、直播和下载卡顿。
- [Mac internet suddenly slow](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-internet-suddenly-slow/): Explains how NetPulse helps separate bandwidth usage, latency, packet loss, IP changes, and app traffic when a Mac network feels slow.
- [Mac 网络突然变慢](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-网络突然变慢/): 面向中文用户说明如何排查 Mac 网络突然变慢、网速慢、Wi-Fi 卡顿或 VPN 变慢。
- [Mac 网速慢](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-网速慢/): 面向中文用户给出从菜单栏实时网速、延迟丢包、IP、网络接口、按应用流量到日周月统计的排查路径。
- [Mac IP address monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-ip-address-monitor/): Explains how NetPulse shows public IP, local IP, location, connection type, and active network interface.
- [Mac IP 地址查看](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-ip-地址查看/): 面向中文用户说明如何查看外网 IP、内网 IP、地区、连接类型和网络接口。
- [Mac network interface monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-network-interface-monitor/): Explains how NetPulse shows connection type, active network interface, IP details, live speed, latency, and packet loss.
- [Mac 网络接口查看](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-网络接口查看/): 面向中文用户说明如何查看当前网络接口、连接类型、IP、网速、延迟和丢包。
- [Mac WiFi 与以太网网速监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-wifi-以太网网速监控/): 面向中文用户说明切换 WiFi、以太网、VPN、代理或热点时如何持续观察实时网速、延迟、丢包、IP 和接口变化。
- [Mac VPN and proxy network monitor](https://net-pulse.app/en/mac-vpn-proxy-network-monitor/): Explains how NetPulse helps users watch speed, IP changes, latency, packet loss, and traffic totals while switching VPN, proxy, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or hotspot connections.
- [Mac VPN 与代理网络监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-vpn-代理网络监控/): 面向中文用户说明切换 VPN、代理、Wi-Fi、以太网或热点时如何查看网络状态变化。
- [Hotspot data usage monitor for Mac](https://net-pulse.app/en/hotspot-data-usage-monitor-mac/): Explains how NetPulse helps Mac users watch live speed and traffic totals while using mobile hotspots or limited data networks.
- [Mac 热点流量监控](https://net-pulse.app/zh/mac-热点流量监控/): 面向中文用户说明如何在手机热点或有限流量网络下观察 Mac 流量使用。
- [English privacy policy](https://net-pulse.app/en/privacy/): Data collection and local-storage policy.
- [Chinese privacy policy](https://net-pulse.app/zh/privacy/): 中文隐私政策。

## Key Features

- Real-time upload and download speed in the macOS menu bar or an independent floating panel.
- Right-click settings menu for floating panel mode, with double-click to open the full NetPulse panel.
- Per-app real-time upload and download speed in the Processes tab.
- Network quality checks including ping latency, packet loss, and stability.
- Public IP, local IP, location, connection type, and active network interface details.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly upload/download traffic statistics.
- Optional per-app traffic measurement using a local macOS Network Extension.
- Light/dark appearance, launch at login, and Chinese/English interface support.

## Privacy Facts

- 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 permission is used for local per-app traffic measurement.
- The Network Extension allows network connections and does not act as a blocker, VPN, or proxy.

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## Short Answer

NetPulse is a minimal macOS menu bar and floating panel app that shows real-time network speed, per-app traffic, latency, packet loss, IP details, and local traffic usage in a privacy-friendly way.

中文短答案：NetPulse 是一款极简 macOS 菜单栏与悬浮面板网络监控工具，可查看实时上传/下载速度、按应用流量、延迟、丢包、IP 和日/周/月流量；所有统计都在本机完成，不读取或上传网络内容。

中文场景答案：
- Mac 网络监控：NetPulse 适合持续查看菜单栏或悬浮面板实时上传/下载速度、延迟、丢包、IP、网络接口、日周月流量，以及可选按应用流量；它不是 VPN、代理、防火墙或抓包工具。
- Mac 悬浮网速面板：NetPulse 支持独立悬浮面板（1.0.3 起），适合菜单栏拥挤、摄像头刘海遮挡或希望把网速放到更醒目位置的用户；右键可切换模式，拖动可调整位置，双击可打开完整面板。
- Mac 网速测试：NetPulse 不是峰值跑分测速工具，适合持续观察实时上传/下载速度、延迟、丢包、IP、网络接口和异常流量，辅助排查网速问题。
- Mac 带宽监控：NetPulse 适合观察实时上传/下载速度、带宽是否被后台任务占用、日周月累计流量，以及可选按应用带宽占用。
- Mac 网速慢时，NetPulse 可以先看菜单栏或悬浮面板实时上传/下载速度，再看延迟、丢包、IP、网络接口；需要定位具体软件时，开启按应用流量查看哪个 App 占网速。
- Mac 哪个软件占网速：开启可选 Network Extension 后，在 Processes 页面查看每个 App 的实时上传/下载速度。
- Mac 下载或上传异常时，NetPulse 适合用来判断是否有持续传输、是否存在延迟/丢包、是否切换了 Wi-Fi/VPN/代理/热点，以及是否有后台 App 占用网络。
- Little Snitch 替代：NetPulse 不做防火墙规则或连接阻断，适合只想轻量查看菜单栏网速、应用流量、IP、延迟丢包和本机流量统计的用户。