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Plash
sindresorhus.com/plashAlso covers macos · same kind of website
Plash uses websites as dynamic desktop wallpapers on macOS, including pages such as news sites or other web content.
Alternatives
The Best TopNotch Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives2 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like TopNotch? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 3 are open source.
TopNotch makes the macOS menu bar black to hide the notch and supports Dynamic Desktop wallpapers and multiple displays.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPlashPlash uses websites as dynamic desktop wallpapers on macOS…Free or freemium optionDynamic Wallpaper ClubDynamic Wallpaper Club lets visitors create and share…Open source optionwallpapperwallpapper creates dynamic wallpapers for macOS Mojave and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plash | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
| 2 | Dynamic Wallpaper Club | Free | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 3 | Equinox | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
| 4 | Stats | — | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 5 | wallpapper | — | Yes | macOS |
| 6 | Itsycal | Free | Not stated | macOS |
| 7 | Hot | — | Yes | macOS |
| 8 | SoundSeer | — | Not stated | macOS |
| 9 | AirBattery | — | Yes | iOS, macOS |
All TopNotch alternatives
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Also covers macos · same kind of website · free
Dynamic Wallpaper Club lets visitors create and share dynamic wallpapers for macOS and browse a wallpaper gallery.
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Equinox
equinoxmac.comAlso covers macos · same kind of website
Equinox creates dynamic wallpapers for macOS, with feature information and a GitHub download listed on its page.
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Stats
mac-stats.comAlso covers macos · same kind of website
Stats displays CPU, GPU, memory, disk, and other system information in the macOS menu bar.
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Open source
wallpapper creates dynamic wallpapers for macOS Mojave and later through a console application.
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Also covers macos · free
Itsycal displays a calendar from the macOS menu bar and lists downloads for current and older systems.
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Also covers macos · open source
Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.
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SoundSeer
github.com/jonathangarelick/SoundSeerAlso covers macos
SoundSeer displays the current song in the macOS menu bar and lets users skip tracks or open the song directly.
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Also covers macos · open source
AirBattery displays battery levels for connected devices in the Mac Dock, menu bar, or widgets.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Dynamic Wallpaper Club5 alternativesHot24 alternativeswallpapper24 alternativesItsycal9 alternativesSoundSeer6 alternativesAirBattery24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to TopNotch?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to TopNotch are Plash, Dynamic Wallpaper Club, and Equinox.
Is there a free alternative to TopNotch?
Yes. Dynamic Wallpaper Club and Itsycal are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to TopNotch?
Yes: wallpapper, Hot, and AirBattery.
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