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
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.