Which non-standard / unpopular launcher do you use?

Hey c/Android,

We always keep hearing about Nova Launcher, Smart Launcher, Niagara etc, and I wondered how many of us here are using unpopular or underrated launchers.

In my case, I’ve been using AIO Launcher ever since I got my Fold 4, as it’s one of the few launchers that have proper foldable support.

AIO bucks the minimalist trend and instead focuses on an all-in-one approach. It’s USP is it’s plethora of built-in widgets, including music controls, integrated notifications, emails, RSS feeds, timers, dialer, and more. For advanced users, it allows you to control the launcher via Tasker, and you even create your own widgets using LUA scripts!

https://lemmy.nz/pictrs/image/834caa30-6b00-446e-b54d-c37b17294edb.png

So, do you use a non-standard/unpopular launcher, if so, which one and what’s your setup like?

ubergeek77,
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I’ve been using Lawnchair for a while, but development is so slow, and they are so consistently behind Android updates, that I think I’ve given up on custom launchers and will just use the stock AOSP launcher.

It is disappointing, but Google has made it so you don’t get the fancy recents carousel unless you use the stock launcher. Lawnchair does support that by pretending to be the stock launcher, but Lawnchair only supports up to Android 12, and Android 14 is about to come out. There hasn’t been a hint of Lawnchair even starting development of Android 13 compatibility, so I’m not confident they’ll be able to keep up with 14 and beyond.

Katiria24,

It’s sad cause I really like lawnchair

privsecfoss,
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KISS from f-droid.

automator404,

Niagara launcher has the best workflow for me. Aesthetically is the most pleasing launcher if you love minimalism.

WorldWideLem,

I’m also using Niagara, it’s a really fun but simple design.

subspaceinterferents,
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SquareHome launcher. Emulates the experience of a Windows phone user interface. I’ve never had a Windows phone, but the functionality was quite appealing, and I’ve made it my own.

jcruz,

Kvaesitso en fdroid [Kvaesitso](Kvaesitso (A search-focused, free and open source launcher for Android) f-droid.org/packages/de.mm20.launcher2.release/)

KiranWells,
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Just installed, and now I’m wondering why I’ve never found this before. Its great - open source, well-designed, and pretty full-featured

cRazi_man,

Pear launcher. Its the closest I could get to my Nova style setup without trackers in the launcher.

lps2,

Lawnchair2

Starfish,

This. Trusty old lawnchair2. I can group all my apps in folders and have a separate menu for island/shelter apps.

mosthated,
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Discreet Launcher on F-droid.

SmallAlmond,

“mLauncher” from Fdroid, it is a fork of OlauncherCF

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