How to Add Facebook Messenger to Your Mac's Menu Bar

Want to stay connected on Facebook Messenger without constantly switching to your browser or phone? This guide will show you how to add Messenger to your Mac’s menu bar using Badgeify, making it easier to keep up with conversations while maintaining your productivity.

Why Add Messenger to Your Menu Bar?

Adding Facebook Messenger to your menu bar provides several benefits:

1. Instant access to messages without opening a browser
2. Real-time notification badges for unread messages
3. Seamless communication while working on other tasks
4. Easy message monitoring even with a hidden Dock

System Requirements

Before getting started, ensure you have:

• macOS Catalina (10.15) or later
• Facebook Messenger for macOS
• Latest version of Badgeify

Steps to Add Messenger to Your Menu Bar

Follow these steps to add Facebook Messenger to your menu bar using Badgeify:

1. Install Badgeify

Download and install Badgeify from the official website.

2. Launch Badgeify

Start Badgeify and allow any requested permissions. These permissions are essential for proper functionality.

3. Add Messenger to Badgeify

1. Click the ”+” button in Badgeify
2. Find and select “Facebook Messenger” from the applications list
3. Click “Open” to confirm

You should now see the Messenger icon in your menu bar.

Customizing Messenger Notifications

1. Select the Messenger icon in Badgeify’s app list
2. Enable “Show notifications” for message badges
3. Adjust settings to your preference:
   • Icon appearance
   • Badge location
   • Notification display options

Customizing Notification Colors

You can personalize the notification icon color for better visibility.

Setting Up Notification Colors

1. Navigate to Badgeify settings
2. Choose Facebook Messenger
3. Select your preferred notification icon color

Troubleshooting

If you experience issues with Messenger in your menu bar:

1. Check if Badgeify is running with proper permissions
2. Ensure Messenger is correctly added in Badgeify
3. Verify notification settings:
   • Open System Settings > Notifications > Facebook Messenger
   • Make sure “Allow Notifications” is enabled
   • Make sure “Badge Application icon” is enabled
4. For persistent issues:
   • Restart Badgeify
   • Relaunch Messenger
   • Restart your Mac if needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I customize the appearance of the menu bar icon?

A: Badgeify offers various customization options including icon size, color schemes, badge visibility, and positioning.

Q: Will this affect my Mac’s performance?

A: No, Badgeify is designed to be lightweight and efficient, with minimal impact on system resources.

Summary

Adding Facebook Messenger to your Mac’s menu bar streamlines your communication workflow and helps you stay connected without constant app switching. With Badgeify’s customization options, you can tailor the experience to your needs while maintaining productivity.