macOS
What is Spotlight in NotNotch?
NotNotch uses Spotlight as part of its native macOS notch companion: NotNotch is a glanceable companion, not a Spotlight replacement. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
Last updated 2026-05-16
How Spotlight shows up
Spotlight is a shipping or documented surface in NotNotch. NotNotch is a glanceable companion, not a Spotlight replacement.
What it is not
Spotlight is not a replacement for Spotlight, Siri, or the menu bar. It is a glanceable layer at the top of the screen.