Pulsebar is a tiny CPU / RAM meter that sits directly on the Windows 11
taskbar, just left of the notification area. Top bar = CPU, bottom bar = RAM.
Ultra lightweight (~4 MB RAM, ~0% CPU), single dependency-free exe.
Left-click opens Task Manager, right-click shows a menu, hover shows exact
values. Follows light/dark theme, DPI changes, and Explorer restarts.
Publisher’s description
What is Pulsebar?
Pulsebar is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from Yasuhisa Kakurai. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.0, released on July 23, 2026. 2 versions are listed since July 17, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fiw-kakurai/pulsebar) has 2 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “Tiny CPU / RAM meter overlay on the Windows 11 taskbar”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Pulsebar is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Pulsebar safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
46E87B7A7E46099C92D399F177D824597624D8BBEEE5F37E28E751843FE26C42· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.0Latest | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.1.1 | July 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id YasuhisaKakurai.Pulsebar -epulsebar-setup-0.2.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Yasuhisa Kakurai
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fiw-kakurai/pulsebar
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.2.0
- Released
- July 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- YasuhisaKakurai.Pulsebar
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pulsebar free?
Yes. Pulsebar is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Pulsebar safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Pulsebar with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Pulsebar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Pulsebar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Pulsebar?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 17, 2026.
Can I use Pulsebar without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Pulsebar?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, LibreHardwareMonitor and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
