Fossify Launcher

Name: Fossify Launcher
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

20 likes

Discover Fossify Launcher for a smooth, efficient home screen experience. Enjoy full customization options, widget support, and privacy-first design with no intrusive permissions or internet access, all while ensuring fast navigation and app management.

Cost / License

Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)

Application type

Application Launcher

Origin

India

Platforms

Android
F-Droid
OpenAPK

Alternatives

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Properties

Privacy focused
Lightweight
Support for Themes
Customizable

Features

Home Screen
Application Launchers
Launcher
Widgets
Works Offline
Hide apps
No Tracking
Dark Mode
No registration required
Ad-free
Favorites

Comments and Reviews

Top Positive Comment

Douze

★★★★★

Oct 21, 2024

Forked from previous Simple Launcher, with additional fixes, and hopefully, a contribution process that keeps on improving the app and fixing bugs !

Kelson V

★★★★★

Apr 15, 2025

Same basics as the built-in Android launcher: a home screen for app icons, optional additional screens, grouping multiple apps in a folder -- and it doesn't push a "news" screen or force a Google search bar on you!

Still a bit buggy, though, especially with widgets.

Asumeh

★★★★★

Jan 6, 2025

EditedJan 8, 2025

Allows for an app grid and widgets on your home screen, and is very small (only 6.2 MB). Not as customizable and a bit buggy at times, including when the display can sometimes freeze; you'd need to open the AOSP Settings app and Force Stop the launcher to get it working again. But, Fossify being Fossify, this launcher doesn't contain any trackers and requires a minimal amount of permissions. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/org.fossify.home/latest/

Definitely more up-to-date too, as unfortunately, Lawnchair hasn't seen stable updates in (gasp) 6.5 years! O~o;

usvxz

★★★★★

Oct 22, 2024

Simple, Private, Widgets, Colors . . .

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What is Fossify Launcher?

Fossify Launcher is your gateway to a fast, personalized, and privacy-first home screen experience. No ads, no bloat – just a smooth, efficient launcher designed to fit your unique style and preferences.

🚀 LIGHTNING-FAST NAVIGATION: Navigate your device with speed and precision. Fossify Launcher is optimized to be responsive and fluid, giving you instant access to your favorite apps without lag.

🎨 FULL CUSTOMIZATION: Tailor your home screen with dynamic themes, custom colors, and layouts. Personalize your launcher to match your style with easy-to-use tools that let you create a truly unique setup.

🖼 COMPLETE WIDGET SUPPORT: Integrate fully resizable widgets with ease. Whether you need clocks, calendars, or other handy tools, Fossify Launcher ensures they blend seamlessly into your home screen design.

📱 NO UNWANTED CLUTTER: Effortlessly manage your apps by hiding or uninstalling them in just a few taps, keeping your home screen organized and clutter-free.

🔒 PRIVACY AND SECURITY: Your privacy is at the heart of Fossify Launcher. With no internet access and no intrusive permissions, your data stays with you. No tracking, no ads – just a launcher built to respect your privacy.

🌐 OPEN-SOURCE ASSURANCE: Fossify Launcher is built on an open-source foundation, allowing you to review our code on GitHub, fostering trust and a community committed to privacy.

Find your balance of speed, customization, and privacy with Fossify Launcher.

This was forked from Simple Launcher which was bought by an advertising company and discontinued, read more about that here..