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List of Android launchers

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This is a list of Android launchers, which present the main view of the device and are responsible for starting other apps and hosting live widgets.

Application nameDeveloperAvailabilityLicenseCostAPINr. of store
installsNoteGoogle PlayF-DroidAmazon Appstore
Action LauncherChris Lacy4.1++url=https://www.androidpit.com/what-is-the-best-android-launchertitle=Best Android launchers: 12 to customize your smartphone and tabletwebsite=AndroidPITlast1=Carlonfirst1=Krisaccess-date=20 September 2015url-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928051124/https://www.androidpit.com/what-is-the-best-android-launcherarchive-date=28 September 2015}}
ADW LauncherAnderWeb(Last open source release was version 1.3.6)1.6++
CMM LauncherCMM Launcher5.0++
ADWLauncher EXAnderWeb1.6+
Apex LauncherAndroid Does4.0++url=http://www.androidcentral.com/best-android-launcherstitle=The best Android launchers of 2015date=7 February 2015website=AndroidCentralpublisher=Mobile Nationslast1=Martonikfirst1=Andrewaccess-date=20 September 2015url-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921020542/http://www.androidcentral.com/best-android-launchersarchive-date=21 September 2015}}
APUS LauncherAPUS Group4.0.3+
Atom Launcherdlto4.0.2+url=http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/atom-launcher-reviewed-your-next-android-launcher/title=Atom Launcher, Reviewed: Your Next Android Launcher?date=12 July 2013website=MakeUseOflast1=Zukermanfirst1=Erezaccess-date=21 September 2015url-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928041529/http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/atom-launcher-reviewed-your-next-android-launcher/archive-date=28 September 2015}}
AviateYahoo(support ends 3/8/2018)2.3+title=An Update on Aviateurl=https://yahooaviate.tumblr.com/post/170423725753/an-update-on-aviateaccess-date=3 February 2018}}
Before LauncherBefore Labs7.0+25,000+
BIG LauncherBIG dev. team2.1+Launcher suitable for seniors and visually impaired users.
Buzz LauncherBuzz dev. team4.0.3+
C LauncherC dev. team4.0++
C Launcher 3DMoboapps team4.0++
Catapult LauncherKane O'Riley5.0++
Chameleon LauncherTeknision3.2+
CM LauncherCheetah Mobile4.0+
Espier LauncherEspier Studios2.2+
EverythingMeFly Apps2.2++Contextual launcher with extensive search capabilities and customization options
Evie LauncherEvie Labs4.4++Minimal launcher that focuses on fast search across apps
Facebook HomeMeta4.0+
GO LauncherGO dev. team2.0++
Google Now LauncherGoogle4.1++Default on Nexus devices.
HayaiLauncherseizonsenryaku4.0.3++Source available on GitHub. Minimal and small, with no permissions. For quick browsing and search.
Hola LauncherHolaverse2.3.3++
Pixel LauncherGoogle5.0+
Infinity LauncherTankheSoft4.4+
Kids Place - Parental ControlKiddoware2.1+
KISS LauncherNeamar2.3.3++Source available on GitHub.
KvaesitsoMM2-08.0+Source available on GitHub.
LauncherProFrederico Carnales2.0+
Microsoft LauncherMicrosoft5.0++url=https://www.techkt.com/light-weight-fast-android-launcher/title=5 Fast Light Weight Android Launchers You should not miss - Tech KTdate=2017-10-19work=5 Light Launcher for Androidaccess-date=2017-12-17archive-date=2020-05-13archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513112229/https://www.techkt.com/light-weight-fast-android-launcher/url-status=dead}}
LauncherJason Kung4.2+ (17-26)
LaunchTimeQuaap4.3+Source available on GitHub.
Lawnchair Launcherpaphonb, Patryk Michalik, Amogh Lele, David Sn5.0++
LessPhone LauncherAswin Mohan5.0+50,000+
Librechair LauncherPo Lu5.0+
Lightning LauncherPierroX2.0+
LINE LauncherLINE & Camp Mobile4.0.3+Previously named Dodol Launcher.
Nemus LauncherNemustech2.1+
Nova LauncherTeslaCoil Software4.0++
Nova Launcher PrimeTeslaCoil Software4.0+
Nothing OS launcherNothing8.0+10,000+Released on April 27, 2022. Currently on Beta. Currently works on Samsung Galaxy S21, S22, and Google Pixel 5 and 6 series devices. Support on OnePlus Devices to be made available soon. Default on the Nothing Phone 1.
Niagara LauncherPeter Huber5.0+5,000,000+
OpenLauncherOL dev. team4.1++Source available on GitHub. Focus on community and features. Note: No longer maintained
Pear LauncherYajat Kumar5.0++Pear Launcher is a Launcher designed for performance and customization.
Pear Launcher ProYajat Kumar5.0+Pear Launcher Pro is license to unlock paid features in Pear Launcher.
Peek LauncherWaffle Ware Apps4.1+Primary feature is an always-visible T9 keyboard to search for apps and contacts.
PhonottoDuckMa Srl4.0.3+Launcher suitable for seniors and visually impaired users.
POCO LauncherXiaomi Inc.8.0+100,000,000+POCO Launcher have app drawer with customizable categories. Stock launcher on POCO smartphones.
QM LauncherQuantum Matrix Holdings LLC.2.3+
RatioBlloc GmbH2.9+100,000+Minimal launcher with a messaging app called Tree and some cards e.g. A calculator and A Spotify card.
Showself LauncherNQ Mobile4.0+url=http://www.wandoujia.com/apps/com.lqsoft.online.launcher.showselftitle=秀色桌面website=wandoujia.comauthor1=上海朗趣软件科技有限公司 (May 29, 2015)url-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224111237/http://www.wandoujia.com/apps/com.lqsoft.online.launcher.showselfarchive-date=December 24, 2015}}
Smart LauncherSmart Launcher Team4.2++
Solo LauncherNewBornTown4.0+
SPB Shell 3DSPB Software2.0+
Square HomeChYK the dev.4.0.3+
ThemerMyColorScreen4.1+
Trebuchet LauncherLineageOS / CyanogenMod team5.0+Source available on GitHub.
TSF Launcher 3DLauncher 3D Pro2.2++
Linux CLI LauncherFrancesco Andreuzzi2.3+500,000+Linux CLI interface launcher.
Tube LauncherAdnan Malik (AJK)4.0.3++
Turbo LauncherPhonemetra1.0++Source available on GitHub. Paid versions also available: called Turbo Launcher Plus, Turbo Launcher Prime, and Turbo Launcher Premium.
Vire LauncherVire Labs Ltd.2.2+
Wave LauncherMobileMerit2.0+
WP LauncherXinyi Network3.0+Formerly Launcher 8.
Yandex LauncherYandex5.0++
Z LauncherNokia4.1++
Zeam LauncherMichael Bentz4.1++
ZIM LauncherSaul Henriquez5.0+

References

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  64. "ZIM Launcher".
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