A: Not necessarily. Pirated versions of Bartender 3 often altered build numbers, but 3146 matches an official internal build. That said, downloading Bartender 3 from unofficial sources in 2021 was risky. Verify your copy’s signature: codesign -dv /Applications/Bartender\ 3.app .
rm -rf ~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/Bartender* As of 2025, Bartender is on version 5 (acquired by Applause in 2024). The current builds have no relation to the “2016 r7 3146” lineage. Upgrading is recommended if you rely on menu bar management on macOS 13+. Comparison Table | Feature | Bartender 3 (build 3146) | Bartender 5 | |---------|--------------------------|-------------| | macOS Support | 10.12 – 12.x | 11 – 14.x (Sequoia) | | Apple Silicon Native | No (Intel) | Yes | | Notarized | No (expired) | Yes | | Menu Bar Search | No | Yes | | Triggers / Scripts | Limited | Full | 7. Common User Questions Q: Why does my crash report show “bartender 2016 r7 3146 2021” when I’m using Bartender 5? A: This is likely a cached string from an old preference file or a dylib left over from an in-place upgrade. Use a clean uninstall (see Step 2 above) and reinstall Bartender 5. bartender 2016 r7 3146 2021
Last updated: 2025. This article will not be updated for future Bartender versions. For current support, visit the official Bartender documentation. A: Not necessarily
