One Month Later: 380 Users, 4 Major Updates, and ExtraBar is Just Getting Started
One month ago, I launched ExtraBar on Product Hunt.
I had no idea what would happen.
380 users later, I'm genuinely overwhelmed.
Not just by the numbers, but by your feedback, and what you've built with it.
What Users Are Saying
"The App of My Dreams." One of the most respected Reddit users in r/macapps wrote about it.
Another review by one of our users: "I just started using this app this week, but I am convinced it will be a keeper."
These aren't paid reviews. These are power users who found something that clicked.
ExtraBar helps remove many apps from the menu bar. (Some users said that this replaces barthnder for them 🙈)
And add custom action lists to ExtraBar, finally allowing them to have what they need, when and where they need it.
What We've Built Since My Last Update
Four updates since my last post. Each one is shaped by your and our users' feedback.
v1.1.9 – Organization Overhaul
- Actions Folders: Group related actions together
- Apps Folders: One icon, multiple apps, endless possibilities
- Action Widget: Single-click actions without opening any menu
v1.2.0 – Quality of Life
- Auto Save: Every change is saved automatically
- Live Bar Sync: See changes instantly, no refresh needed
- Custom Icon Colors: Match your style or brand
- Full Custom Icons: Upload from Mac or download from URL
- Three Floating Bar Sizes: Small, medium, or large
- Name on Hover: See app names during keyboard navigation
v1.2.1 – Scripting Supercharged
- Inline Scripts: Write and run scripts directly, no external files
- Script Output Window: Real-time output with async streaming
- Shell Environment Options: zsh, bash, with or without profile loading
- Faster Tooltip Display: Reimplemented for immediate response
I am also glad to share with you that I finally finished our company website 😄
Checkit out on: appitstudio.com
And we also introduced something new: The AppitStudio Productivity Bundle.
All our apps in one package at a discount.
Let me know what you think about it!
We already got our first bundle sale.
Small win, but it means someone trusts not just ExtraBar, but our entire vision.
That matters to us more than you know.
What's Next
We're not slowing down.
More scripting capabilities are coming.
More polish based on your feedback.
And many more powerful features for ExtraBar users.
Thank You
To everyone who tried ExtraBar, sent feedback, wrote a review, or just told a friend: this exists because of you.
Genuinely
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Last call on launch pricing.
€9.99 ends this weekend. After that, it goes to €24.99.
If you've been thinking about it, this is the time.
Lifetime license. All future updates included. One-time payment, no subscription.
What feature should we build next?
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Download: https://extrabar.app
Our New Website: https://appitstudio.com
Email: appitstudio@gmail.com
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Best,
Asaf
Replies
Lums
This is great! I really love the website. I was a little confused about the product at the beginning but the site makes the packages and the offer so clear! I might not be the right target personally but I'm certain someone on my team would find this super useful! @anthony_roux1 don't you think?
Best of luck with everything!
ExtraBar
@anthony_roux1 @marionkesteloot Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it.
I should add more explanation to the top section in the interactive macOS preview.
Thanks for the feedback, and if you need one of my tools or all of them, feel free to contact me 😄🙏
Lums
@marionkesteloot Thank you for sharing that! That's the perfect example of a tool I'll test right away :)
ExtraBar
@marionkesteloot @anthony_roux1 Glad to hear that! let me know what you think about it 😄
This honestly means a lot to me. When I launched ExtraBar, I had no idea it would resonate like this. Seeing real people actually use it and replace tools they relied on before is surreal. I'm excited to keep building and improving it with all of you.
ExtraBar
@vhim_jana Thank you!
Yes getting feedback from users that ExtraBar replaced major apps in the macOS ecosystem was wild 🙈
Reading feedback like this still feels unreal to me. ExtraBar started as something I personally needed and now it's helpiing hundreds of others. That's incredibly motivating. Thank you for trusting me and being part of this early journey.
ExtraBar
@ayesha_mughal1 Thank you 🙏