Loading
A simple network activity monitor for macOS that shows a spinning progress wheel in the menu bar when apps use your network.
What is Loading?
Loading is a network activity monitor for macOS that displays a spinning progress wheel in the menu bar when any application uses your network. It allows users to see which apps are accessing the network by clicking the icon, with an option to view individual processes for detailed monitoring. The tool provides transparency into background network usage, similar to iOS's network activity indicator.
Mac users who want to monitor network activity and identify which applications are using their internet connection, particularly those concerned about privacy, data usage, or background processes.
Loading offers a simple, lightweight alternative to complex network monitoring tools, focusing on real-time visual feedback without overwhelming the user. Its reverse-engineered approach using macOS's private NetworkStatistics framework provides accurate app-level insights that aren't readily available through standard APIs.
Overview
Simple network activity monitor for macOS
Use Cases
Best For
- Monitoring which macOS applications are using network bandwidth
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