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Switchbar

WebCatalog, Inc. · Switchbar chooses the browser, browser profile or email client used to open links

CaskUtilitiesAuto-updatesApple silicon · Intel
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From homebrew/cask
30-day installs0#2439 in App
1-year installs0Last 365 days
Latest version33.0.19 hours ago · Oct 16
Download size256MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceIrregular1 release in 30 days

Switchbar is a Utilities app for Mac. It is free to use. It needs macOS 13 or later.

About

Switchbar chooses the browser, browser profile or email client used to open links. Rules can automate routing; features include URL expansion, tracking-code cleanup, deep links and WebCatalog integration. The Mac package requires macOS 13+ and supports Apple Silicon and Intel. Published by WebCatalog, Inc.; the official site states it is free to use.

https://switchbar.com/en

New What’s new in 33.0.1 From Homebrew commits

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Install and uninstall

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: cdn-2.webcatalog.io/switchbar/Switchbar-33.0.1-universal.dmg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \switchbar

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \switchbar

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Price
Free switchbar.com/enChecked Oct 16
Version 33.0.1
Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 16

Questions

Is Switchbar safe?

Switchbar is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from cdn-2.webcatalog.io against its SHA-256 checksum.

Is Switchbar free?

Yes, Switchbar is free to use. Source: switchbar.com/en, checked Oct 16.

How do I completely uninstall Switchbar on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask switchbar. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask switchbar. That also deletes 2 files and folders, including ~/Library/Application Support/Switchbar.

Does Switchbar run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download. It needs macOS 13 or later.

Where does Switchbar store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/com.webcatalog.switchbar.plist. Its data is in ~/Library/Application Support/Switchbar. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of Switchbar?

The latest version is 33.0.1, added to Homebrew on Oct 16. Switchbar updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy switchbar.