Kvaesitso. Opensource, minimal, search-based launcher. My only complaint is that it’s not optimised for foldables, otherwise it’s a great launcher.

Even though I paid for Nova years ago, I went back and downloaded a modded version of 7.0.58, the last version before they were bought out and the code was changed.

I really wanted to like Lawnchair but I always end up back with Nova. It does exactly what I want it to.

Unfortunately my launcher is one piece of closed source software that I just can’t break away from. I’ve tried plenty open source alternatives and always switched back.

Already tested lawnchair, Neo Launcher, kvaesitso,… Since KISS installation, I didn’t try another one.

Lawnchair 14 has a beta and nightly version out right now

I use the open source KISS launcher for years now. Your data never leaves your device, and you can expect to save battery life and speed up your device compared to complex and bloated launchers. KISS is just 250 KB and never connects to the Internet.

The best thing is that - behind a simplistic configuration menu - you can configure it from an ultra minimalist black screen with one text box to call when you need to launch an app, search for a contact, search on internet… to a full app drawer organized however you want (alphabetical order, your own defined categories…). It’s just insane and unfortunately so much overlooked.

Mlauncher - Text only and distraction free! Available on fdroid

Lawnchair and Neo Launcher are close seconds but, unfortunately, there is no one for one alternative. Just use a firewall to block Nova’s internet access.

I switched to Lawnchair from Nova and haven’t looked back…

There are a bunch of alternatives recommended in that post…

Well shit

I don’t have an Android device anymore, but I’ve been a fan of Smart Launcher ever since Nova turned into a steaming pile

I really like Lawnchair!

Niagara is much cleaner and simpler. Takes some getting used to but I can use it quicker than I ever did nova!

My home page now:

Action launcher is good