Launchie: Launchpad Replacement App for macOS 26 Tahoe
By
Nick Friedrich
7mo ago· 6 min readenProduct
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Summary
Launchie is a new application that serves as a replacement for the Launchpad feature in macOS 26 Tahoe, which was removed in the latest macOS update. The app restores Launchpad functionality with enhanced features including drag-and-drop reordering, custom folders, and customizable hotkeys. It's available as a free download specifically for Apple Silicon Macs, addressing user frustration with the removal of Launchpad in macOS 26.
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Free download for Apple Silicon Macs.
After MacOS 26 Tahoe was released many people asked theirselves (me included): wtf? where is the Launchpad?
Launchie brings back the power of Launchpad with drag & drop reordering, custom folders, and customizable hotkeys for macOS 26 Tahoe. Free download for Apple Silicon Macs.
