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JpRich
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2 days ago

Dropbox menu bar missing on Mac OS

Device MacBook Air M4 Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Tahoe 26.3.1 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) Latest available, just reinstalled as of mid-March 2026 Questio...
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JpRich
New member | Level 2
1 day ago

Yes, the Dropbox desktop application is successfully running and syncing. I'm disappointed that all of the files' dates have renewed on both computers to the same date because of the reinstall, but the primary issue is still the absence of the menu bar item!

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Jay
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1 day ago

If the Dropbox desktop application is syncing, then the menu bar icon should be running, as without that icon, it wouldn't be possible for the app to continue running.

Could you try quitting Bartender to see if the menu icon appears normally? Have you tried rebooting your machine as well?

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