macOS menu bar utility

Network Interface Monitor

Live upload and download speeds in your menu bar, with clear adapter labels for Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN tunnels, and system interfaces.

What it shows

Speed, direction, and adapter context.

Keep the menu bar compact, then open the main window when you want the full per-interface picture.

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Menu bar speeds

See download and upload rates with separate mini graphs that update live.

Wi

Wi-Fi and Ethernet

Physical adapters are labeled using macOS interface metadata, not just raw names like en0.

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Virtual interfaces

VPN tunnels, bridges, and Apple local-device interfaces are grouped with friendlier labels.

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Live totals

The main window shows current speeds, transferred totals, and active adapter rows.

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Hide to menu bar

Use the red close button or menu command to tuck the app away while monitoring continues.

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Start at Login

Optionally launch the monitor automatically when you sign in to your Mac.

Window view

A quick read on what is moving.

The app uses local macOS byte counters. It does not inspect packet contents or upload your network activity.

Download
2.4 MB/s
Upload
186 KB/s
Wi-FiAirPort · Raw: en0
↓ 2.1 MB/s · ↑ 80 KB/s
EthernetUSB Ethernet · Raw: en6
↓ 320 KB/s · ↑ 106 KB/s
VPN / TunnelVirtual private relay or tunnel interface · Raw: utun3
↓ 18 KB/s · ↑ 5 KB/s
Privacy

Local counters, no account.

Network Interface Monitor reads local interface counters provided by macOS. It does not capture packet contents, track you, or require sign-in.

Read the privacy policy