macOS 26 new Launchpad sucks, I replaced it

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Launchie App Icon

The Launchpad Replacement macOS 26 Deserves

Apple removed icon rearranging and folders from Launchpad in macOS 26 Tahoe. Launchie brings back the power and adds even more control to your app launching experience.

What Happened to Launchpad?

macOS 26 Launchpad

  • ❌ No icon rearranging
  • ❌ No custom folders
  • ❌ Limited organization
  • ❌ Fixed grid layout

Launchie

  • ✅ Drag & drop reordering
  • ✅ Custom folders
  • ✅ Flexible organization
  • ✅ Customizable hotkeys

See Launchie in Action

Experience the power and elegance of Launchie's interface

🎬 Live Demo

Watch Launchie's drag & drop functionality in action

Launchie in Action

Real-world usage example

Launchie in Action

Intuitive drag & drop functionality that makes organizing your apps effortless

Powerful Features

Everything you loved about the classic Launchpad, plus modern enhancements

⌘⇧Space

Instant Access

Open Launchie instantly with CMD + Shift + Space

Custom Hotkeys

Set your preferred keyboard shortcut for personalized access

Drag & Drop

Effortlessly reorder apps and organize them exactly how you want

Smart Folders

Create custom folders to group your apps logically

Fast Search

Find and launch any app instantly with built-in search

Esc

Quick Close

Press Esc to close Launchie and get back to work

Ready to Take Control?

Download Launchie now and experience the app launcher macOS 26 should have included.

📋 Installation Instructions

1

Download

Click the download button to visit GitHub releases

2

Unzip

Download the .zip file and extract Launchie.app

3

Install

Drag Launchie.app to your Applications folder

💡 First Launch: You may need to right-click → Open the first time due to macOS security settings.

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