How to Add WhatsApp to Your Mac's Menu Bar

Are you tired of constantly switching to the WhatsApp window to check your messages? What if you could see your WhatsApp notifications right in your menu bar? This guide will show you how to add WhatsApp to your Mac’s menu bar using Badgeify, keeping you informed without disrupting your workflow.

Adding WhatsApp to your menu bar offers several advantages:

Quick access to WhatsApp directly from the menu bar
Real-time visibility of unread messages and notifications
Streamlined workflow without switching between windows
Access to notifications even when the Dock is hidden
Improved productivity and communication efficiency

System Requirements

To add WhatsApp to your menu bar, you’ll need:

macOS Catalina (10.15) or later
WhatsApp desktop app
Latest version of Badgeify

Follow these simple steps to add WhatsApp notifications to your menu bar using Badgeify:

1. Install Badgeify

First, download and install Badgeify from the official website.

2. Launch Badgeify

Open Badgeify and grant it the necessary permissions when prompted. This is crucial for the app to function correctly.

Open Badgeify and grant necessary permissions

3. Add WhatsApp to Badgeify

Click the ”+” button in the Badgeify interface to add a new app
Select “WhatsApp” from the list of available applications
Click “Open” to confirm your selection

Once completed, you’ll see the WhatsApp icon in your menu bar.

Customizing WhatsApp Notifications

Click on the WhatsApp icon in Badgeify’s app list
Toggle “Show notifications” to enable notification badges

Customizing Notification Colors

Starting with Badgeify 1.2.0, you can customize the icon color for notifications. This significantly improves the visibility of new notifications.

How to Set Notification Colors

Open Badgeify settings panel
Select the WhatsApp app
Customize the notification icon color

Notification color customization screen

Click the WhatsApp icon to quickly view unread messages and notifications
Use the menu bar icon to open the full WhatsApp desktop app when needed
Customize the appearance of the WhatsApp icon to fit your menu bar style
Monitor both number badges and notification dots for complete activity awareness

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you don’t see the WhatsApp icon or notifications in your menu bar:

Verify that Badgeify is running and has necessary permissions
Confirm that WhatsApp is properly added and enabled in Badgeify
Check that WhatsApp notifications are enabled:
- Go to System Settings > Notifications > WhatsApp
- Ensure “Allow Notifications” is turned on
- Verify that “Badge app icon” is enabled
If issues persist, try restarting Badgeify or your computer

Frequently Asked Questions

A: You can check notifications even with a hidden Dock and reduce work interruptions.

A: Check Badgeify’s running status, notification settings, and try restarting the app. See the troubleshooting section above for details.

A: You can adjust the icon size, change colors, show/hide badges, and adjust positioning among other customization options.

Q: Can I change the icon color for notifications?

A: Yes, with Badgeify 1.2.0 and later, you can customize the icon color for notifications.

Q: Does this work with WhatsApp Business?

A: Yes, Badgeify works with both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business applications.

Summary

Adding WhatsApp notifications to your menu bar is a simple yet effective way to stay on top of your conversations without constant app-switching. By following this guide, you’ll have quick access to your WhatsApp messages right from your menu bar, enhancing your productivity and communication efficiency on your Mac.

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