LaunchNext

Bring your Launchpad back in macOS26+, highly customizable, powerful, free.

What LaunchNext Delivers

• One-click import from old system Launchpad - directly reads your native Launchpad SQLite database (/private$(getconf DARWIN_USER_DIR)com.apple.dock.launchpad/db/db) to perfectly recreate your existing folders, app positions, and layout
• Classic Launchpad experience - works exactly like the beloved original interface
• Multi-language support - full internationalization with English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, and Russian
• Hide icon labels - clean, minimalist view when you don't need app names
• Custom icon sizes - adjust icon dimensions to fit your preferences
• Smart folder management - create and organize folders just like before
• Instant search and keyboard navigation - find apps quickly

What We Lost in macOS Tahoe

• No custom app organization
• No user-created folders
• No drag-and-drop customization
• No visual app management
• Forced categorical grouping

Features:

Instant App Launch

• Double-click to launch apps directly
• Full keyboard navigation support
• Lightning-fast search with real-time filtering

Advanced Folder System

• Create folders by dragging apps together
• Rename folders with inline editing
• Custom folder icons and organization
• Drag apps in and out seamlessly

Intelligent Search

• Real-time fuzzy matching
• Search across all installed applications
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick access

Modern Interface Design

• Liquid Glass Effect: regularMaterial with elegant shadows
• Fullscreen and windowed display modes
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Clean, responsive layouts

Seamless Data Migration

• One-click Launchpad import from native macOS database
• Automatic app discovery and scanning
• Persistent layout storage via SwiftData
• Zero data loss during system updates

System Integration

• Native macOS application
• Multi-monitor aware positioning
• Works alongside Dock and other system apps
• Background click detection (smart dismissal)