# NetworkMonitor > A macOS menu bar app that shows live network speed and per-app data use. Canonical: https://usefulshelf.co/apps/networkmonitor Last updated: 2026-10-28 NetworkMonitor shows live download and upload speed in the macOS menu bar and breaks down which apps used the current connection. It can also pause automatic updates on hotspots and run a speed test on demand. Listed under Monitoring on UsefulShelf. Pricing: Free. Available on macOS. [Visit website](https://kevinabouhanna.github.io/NetworkMonitor?utm_source=usefulshelf&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory&utm_content=web-networkmonitor-free&ref=usefulshelf) | Information | Details | | --- | --- | | Category | Monitoring | | Pricing | Free. Free | | Platforms | macOS. macOS 13 or later; Apple silicon and Intel | | Features | Open source | | Listed on UsefulShelf | 2026-10-22 | | Updated | 2026-10-28 | ## Overview ### About NetworkMonitor shows live download and upload speed in the macOS menu bar and breaks down which apps used the current connection. It can also pause automatic updates on hotspots and run a speed test on demand. ### Who is it for? Mac users ### The problem macOS does not tell you which app used your data, especially on metered hotspots. ### How it works Install the app on macOS, then watch live speeds in the menu bar and click for per-connection and per-app totals. If you enable hotspot mode, it pauses supported automatic updates and can run a speed test when you ask. ### Key features - Live download and upload speed in the menu bar - Per-app breakdown of connection usage - Pauses automatic updates on hotspots - On-demand speed test ### What makes it different It counts data volume locally and has no analytics, telemetry, update check, or account. ### Use cases Monitoring hotspot data usage; checking which app is using bandwidth right now. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live. [How review works](https://usefulshelf.co/bot). ## Features - Live download and upload speed in the menu bar - Per-app breakdown of connection usage - Pauses automatic updates on hotspots - On-demand speed test ## Frequently asked questions ### What is NetworkMonitor? NetworkMonitor shows live download and upload speed in the macOS menu bar and breaks down which apps used the current connection. It can also pause automatic updates on hotspots and run a speed test on demand. ### Who is NetworkMonitor for? Mac users. ### How does NetworkMonitor work? Install the app on macOS, then watch live speeds in the menu bar and click for per-connection and per-app totals. If you enable hotspot mode, it pauses supported automatic updates and can run a speed test when you ask. ### What makes NetworkMonitor different? It counts data volume locally and has no analytics, telemetry, update check, or account. ### When would someone use NetworkMonitor? Monitoring hotspot data usage; checking which app is using bandwidth right now. ### What are the key features of NetworkMonitor? Live download and upload speed in the menu bar. Per-app breakdown of connection usage. Pauses automatic updates on hotspots. On-demand speed test. ### How is NetworkMonitor priced? Its listing shows a free pricing model. Check the official website for current plans and limits. ### Where can I use NetworkMonitor? NetworkMonitor is available on macOS. ### What technical traits does NetworkMonitor have? NetworkMonitor is tagged as Open source. ### Where is the official NetworkMonitor website? NetworkMonitor is at kevinabouhanna.github.io/NetworkMonitor. UsefulShelf links to it directly from this page. ![NetworkMonitor. Every byte. Accounted for. Live network speed in your Mac's menu bar, and which app used your data. Free, open source, macOS 13 or lat](https://kevinabouhanna.github.io/NetworkMonitor/assets/social-card.png) ## Reviews No reviews yet. ## Domain Rating by Ahrefs Recorded scores out of 100. [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/). | Date | Domain Rating | Recorded at | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-10-22 | 94 | 2026-10-22T21:36:05.341Z | | 2026-10-23 | 94 | 2026-10-23T00:17:38.803Z | | 2026-10-24 | 94 | 2026-10-24T00:14:30.955Z | | 2026-10-25 | 94 | 2026-10-25T01:14:42.350Z | | 2026-10-26 | 94 | 2026-10-26T01:15:32.642Z | | 2026-10-27 | 94 | 2026-10-27T00:30:19.989Z | | 2026-10-28 | 94 | 2026-10-28T00:16:08.955Z | | 2026-10-29 | 94 | 2026-10-29T01:51:00.862Z | | 2026-10-30 | 94 | 2026-10-30T07:13:22.582Z | | 2026-10-31 | 94 | 2026-10-31T03:02:18.349Z | | 2026-11-01 | 94 | 2026-11-01T01:15:35.673Z | | 2026-11-02 | 94 | 2026-11-02T03:02:08.920Z | | 2026-11-03 | 94 | 2026-11-03T04:59:19.375Z | | 2026-11-04 | 94 | 2026-11-04T01:11:10.262Z | | 2026-11-05 | 94 | 2026-11-05T03:01:48.645Z | ## Related - [talkflow](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/talkflow): Free dictation app for Mac and Windows that types your speech at the cursor. - [Tinycast](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/tinycast): A free, open source macOS launcher for apps, clipboard history, snippets, and windows. - [Syncophant](https://usefulshelf.co/apps/syncophant): Remote storage that feels local - [More in Monitoring](https://usefulshelf.co/category/monitoring)