What's your favorite alternate launcher?

I absolutely love Nova Launcher Pro. Easy to get to what I need. Also integrates with sesame and Delta icon pack.

I've been using nova launcher prime since forever. Make a backup on my old phone when getting a new one, and import it on the new phone.

I've been using Nova for years and I have no complaints.

Since i bought Niagara Launcher my phone(s) feel very fluent and contemporary. I'd say the best piece of software I bought for Android.

I use Niagara Launcher mostly for the minimalist look. But also because Nova was bought by an analytics company a bit ago.

I love me some Nova

I used Niagara Launcher, but it's not free, so I moved to Lawnchair 12.1. I also really like Kvaesitso launcher

Niagra Launcher, by far. It has totally changed the way I used my phone in a speedy way.

Nova Launcher Prime. The only one I stuck too, and never managed to leave.

T-UI. Probably not everyones cup of tea, but its hard to go back.

NOVA. Every single time I've tried an alternate launcher, I always return to NOVA within 24 hours.

I like Kavaesito a lot. Found Here

I use neolauncher Not quite nova but okay once you set it up

You can grab it on fdroid or directly on GitHub https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher

I use the KISS launcher. It's on both Play Store and F-Droid.

Stupid simple and really nice looking imo

Lawnchair Launcher. But the version they have on GitHub.

I would use Pixel Launcher if it was possible to remove this silly, oversized, search box from the home screen.

Nova launcher, made this with it

KISS

I love Niagara Launcher. simple, yet very effective.

Neo launcher for me. it's on fdroid.

it's not perfect and can get buggy, but once you set it up, and don't mess with the settings too much. it's acceptable replacement for Nova launcher.

Had nova prime, but switched after the buyout

Okay, so I really really like KISS launcher. KISS stands for keep it simple stupid and that should tell you all there is to know about the launcher. It is a search based launcher, you can do quick calculations, one click call/text your contacts, configure additional search engines (eg: you can search directly on YouTube, Maps, Google or just open an url directly). No matter what I try it never satisfies as much as KISS, I find it an hassle to go through the icons searching fot your app. It is available on F-Droid

lawnchair

I use Action Launcher, great for doing things from your home screen without needing a bunch of widgets. Also Samsung's One Hand Operation app is a lifesaver, no need to awkwardly shift my plone down to reach the notification shade.

I've been using smart-launcher for years now, and it's what I'm used to, gestures and a nice app menu that automtically categorises applications is nice.

KISS Launcher for me. Minimal UI so you can see your wallpaper, decent search and open source. I'm surprised there aren't more mentions of it here actually.

None since Nova went and got telemetry'd up.

Niagara, Lawnchair, Kvaesitso, Olauncher

Despite the privacy issues after the buyout, I'm still using Nova Launcher.

On the work phone I'm using the Microsoft one and it's surprisingly good too. It's not quite as customisable as Nova but it does a fair amount as well. I like the configurable leftmost screen, it's like a powered up widget viewer.

I use Kvaesitso, and have used it for a while now. I like it! https://kvaesitso.mm20.de/

I don't think it gets bonus points though

Niagara Launcher. It's a very clean and simple launcher and perfect if you have around 8 top apps with the way it's designed, but still very easy to navigate all other apps. Definitely recommend you give it a go

AIO launcher.

Looks nothing like a regular launcher, but works great for me, can have calendar, news, tasks etc all in one convenient scrolling home screen

OLauncher, it's FOSS, minimalist, simple and available on F-Droid.

Square Home is utterly fantastic. For those that have a Fold like me, it's compatible with that too :D I made it look a lot like Windows Phone because I loved that vibe.

I'm using CalyxOS's default launcher, but on regular Android I pretty much always use Nova launcher.

Niagara launcher is the one. Once you get used to it it's a game changer.

I loved using Nova, but they got bought by a data mining company. I'm using Active Launcher now.

If you want to try something alternative check out "niagara launcher". You need some time to get used to it, but the UX is really clever IMO

I have been using Niagara for a couple of years now, and I have absolutely fallen in love with it since.

Currently, Smart Launcher. I've used Nova for over a decade, until it was filled with spyware that phones home almost 2 thousand times a day. I don't really like the pricing model for Smart, however I've subscribed for a month, set it up how I like it, and canceled the sub. Everything still works, you just can't change it until you resub

I use the Windows launcher, it's really smooth.

It used to be posidon launcher, but it was glitchy and laggy as hell, also used neo launcher, it was fine, but not really what I want. I use Lawnchair from the izzyondroid fdroid repo nowadays.

Currently using and have used the Niagra launcher for years. To me, ease of use and getting to the apps I need quickly and efficiently is the most important thing about a launcher. I've tried many of the "minimalistic" launchers over time, and this is the only one that truly felt useful. I'd highly recommend it to people who just use their phone as an app launcher, as opposed to having a bunch of widgets on the homescreen or something.

Neo Launcher, it's the closest think to Nova, but there is still a lot of bugs.

Using Nova Prime since many years now. Very satisfied, never felt the need to use anything else

I use productivity launcher. Its very barebones, works well, quick access to my apps and it's not bright and colorful so my phone is a little less appealing to look at and might reduce my screen time a tiny bit.

Smart launcher for me. The automatic app sorting along with its ambient theme is super awesome. Highly recommend it.

Ratio Launcher ! Nothing compares, i always end up going back to it . Not most customizable but it being well designed more than makes up for it . I hope they open source it

I really enjoyed Lawnchair for some time. Been trying Niagara for a few months as well. Lawnchair is my favorite for it's simplicity.

before I got a pixel I used Action Launcher to have a clean, stock-enough, look no idea if it's still getting any updates but it would still be my go-to anyday

I use ADW because when I switched phones my new version of Android didn't have the carousel home screen and it was the first one I found 😅

I have an S22+ and I've been using one UI for years now. What do you find inadequate about it if you don't mind my asking?

I have found samsung's software to be the most feature complete android experience so far.

Trying to pivot to an alternative since Nova was sold but I just can't find anything that matches it feature for feature. Like Niagara but not something I want to use always. I just really depend on the app swiping functionality on Nova and the customizable gestures like double tap to prompt my remote.

But there is a cool launch aUG. lets you swipe a letter of an alphabet with a stylus or your finger and all your apps with that letter pop up. If it had landscape mode support and search function in the app drawer I would use it a lot more

I've never tried an alternate launcher, do you need to root your phone to do it? And can you easily go back if you change your mind?

Even for its non-standard layout, I've really fallen in love with Kvaesito. Maybe it's because I now don't have to work out which widgets I want to have on my main screen and how to lay them out.

I also use Niagara Launcher. Went pro about two years ago.

I like the minimalistic look and the alphabetical drawer. Also the widget for calendar and clock is neat. And the media widget only shows up when needed, as well as the chosen media apps.

Since gestures don't work with 3rd party launchers, I am stuck with the default one. Hope Google fixes this issue.

Sadly 3rd party launchers don't work well with widgets, at least on One UI. I found Nova Launcher to do well with gestures and animations, but it's not there yet for me. The One UI launcher works as expected but lacks the ability to change stuff like the icon shape which I don't like very much (Theme Park doesn't do it well).

I've been rocking OLauncher for a few months now, I love it. Cutting down the extra noise on my home screen felt good.

SmartLauncher, no contest.

I'm this weird person who loves the pixel but at the same time tries to degoogle myself. Meaning I have a Pixel 7 Pro with Nova launcher. I think it works okay!

Got my Pixel 7 yesterday and love the stock launcher, but I just can't stay away from Niagara. It's just too efficient

After many years with Nova, I dumped it after the sale, and tried a few. MS Launcher was pretty good, but I settled on Total Launcher.

Very, very customisable, although a bit of a learning curve. I have a feeling I'm only scratching the surface of what it can do, but that's enough for me :-)