{"id":44771,"date":"2018-05-28T23:01:41","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T15:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=44771"},"modified":"2022-12-15T20:23:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T12:23:54","slug":"best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Android Launchers to Download"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An Android launcher app creates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/cool-android-homescreens\/\">home screen<\/a> you see and use after unlocking your device; thus it needs to be <strong>beautiful yet intuitive enough<\/strong> to provide an amazing experience. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-play-store-tips-tricks\/\">Google Play Store<\/a> hosts a plethora of launcher apps that you can download and use to customize your experience.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, I am going to introduce you to the <strong>best and relatively new launchers<\/strong> that you can download and use on Android without paying a penny. I have picked down these launcher apps based on their <strong>fresh design and features<\/strong> and support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-o-developer-preview\/\">Android O<\/a>\u2018s features, and customization options. Come on, let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-power-user-apps\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 30+ Android Apps for Power Users\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">30+ Android Apps for Power Users<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-power-user-apps.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-40302 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-power-user-apps.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">30+ Android Apps for Power Users<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAndroid, with all its design charm and ease of use, is one of the most powerful platforms for...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.launcher.ol\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">OO Launcher<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>OO Launcher is an Android O style launcher with support for round icons, vertical app drawer, context popup menu, and <strong>unread notification counters<\/strong>. What I liked the most is, the launcher features app hider cum locker and private folder to strengthen your privacy and <strong>supports night mode<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/oo-launcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"635\" alt=\"OO Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>It avails a few ready-made tools like battery saver and cleaner to help optimize your device though you may not need them if you already use such apps. More of its features include <strong>gestures support<\/strong>, side-page, etc. Lastly, it packs in lots of customization options, including <strong>themes, icon packs<\/strong>, backgrounds, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.universallauncher.universallauncher&hl=en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Flick Launcher<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Flick Launcher provides a Pixel Launcher-inspired interface for your apps. I liked that it promotes privacy \u2014 you can <strong>hide the apps or lock them<\/strong> using a password or your fingerprint. Moreover, it supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-now-tips-and-tricks\/\">Google Now<\/a> and offers a customizable interface with support for <strong>night mode and immersive mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/flick-launcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"710\" alt=\"Flick Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>That is not all, its support for <strong>app shortcuts, notification badges<\/strong>, and gestures help provide a superb experience. The launcher avails numerous options to customize the home screen\u2019s look and feel, including the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/install-android-icon-packs\/\">customize app icons<\/a> and <strong>notification dots, folder layouts<\/strong>, page transitions, and many more.<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hola.launcher&hl=en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hola Launcher<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Hola Launcher is a powerful launcher with smart tools like <strong>app manager, battery saver<\/strong>, and performance booster. I became a fan of its Omni Swipe, which allows you to open and switch apps from any app or screen. Also, it permits you to personalize your home screen with <strong>fonts, themes, and wallpapers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/hola-launcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"543\" alt=\"Hola Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>It also packs an <strong>app lock facility<\/strong> along with a feature to hide apps, which help protect sensitive apps from prying eyes. Moreover, its <strong>booster feature<\/strong> improves overall device performance, and its <strong>charging tool<\/strong> ensures the phone has efficient charging. Lastly, it can repair battery drainage problems as well.<\/p>\n<h2>4. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=is.shortcut\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Evie Launcher<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Evie Launcher comes with exciting features like instant navigation, <strong>custom shortcuts<\/strong>, and a wide range of personalization features. Like the above apps, you can <strong>lock the apps<\/strong> you wish to keep private to yourself. Other salient features such as notification dots are also integrated into this launcher.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/evie-launcher.jpg\" width=\"843\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Evie Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>What caught my eyes is its <strong>universal search feature<\/strong> \u2014 it allows searching for apps\u2019 contents from one place, which reminds me of searching on Windows 10. Moreover, it provides customization options to <strong>make your home screen unique<\/strong> by changing app icons, layout, wallpaper, and a lot more options.<\/p>\n<h2>5. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.launcher\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Launcher<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Launcher does not feature Metro UI \u2014 it fails my first expectation, but for good. It does <strong>come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/cortana-tips-tricks\/\">Cortana<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/cortana-tips-tricks\/\">, as expected, the Microsoft\u2019s personal digital assistant<\/a>. Cortana can help you at making calls, change wallpapers, schedule meetings, read headlines, and do a lot more tasks.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/microsoft-launcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"578\" alt=\"Microsoft Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>What I liked the most is its \u2018<strong>Continue on PC<\/strong>\u2018 feature, which lets you start a task on Android and continue it on your PC, like editing a document on Office 365. Also, the launcher has customizable gestures, a universal search bar, and a <strong>news and events feed<\/strong> personalized for you. Last but not least, you can customize its look & feel by setting accent colors, icon packs, wallpapers, and themes.<\/p>\n<h2>More:<\/h2>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ch.deletescape.lawnchair.plah&hl=en\" rel=\"noopener\">Lawnchair Launcher<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Lawnchair Launcher is <strong>an open-source attempt<\/strong> to bring Pixel Launcher features to all Android users. Among its brilliant features, you will find feed integration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-now-voice-commands\/\">Google Now<\/a> and Android Oreo features such as <strong>notification dots and enhanced app shortcuts<\/strong> for quick-navigation through an app.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/lawnchair-launcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"591\" alt=\"Lawnchair Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>Moreover, Lawnchair Launcher also brings customizable icons, changeable grid size, various dock customization options, and much more. Last but not least, it is a multilingual app with support for certain popular languages and numerous <strong>enhancements like blurry interface<\/strong> and snowfall options.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nokia.z&hl=en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Z Launcher<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Z Launcher, from Nokia, <strong>personalizes and adapts<\/strong> to your smartphone usage to provide a unique experience, thanks to high adaptability features. I was amazed by the way it tracks usage patterns and later <strong>suggests the right apps<\/strong> and search terms at just the right time \u2014 I almost felt that it knew me.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/z-launcher-beta.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"545\" alt=\"Z Launcher Beta\"><\/figure>\n<p>How it works? You only need to <strong>scribble a letter<\/strong> on the home screen to look for something, say an app. It supports multiple languages, like Lawnchair, and also offers an option to <strong>hide the applications<\/strong> to maintain privacy.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Launcher 3<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Smart Launcher 3 is an innovative launcher with automatic app organization features. What I liked more is, it packs in a <strong>universal search bar<\/strong>, multiple app launch layouts, option to hide and <strong>lock down apps<\/strong>. Also, it avails gestures support and multiple features\/ways to turn off the device quickly.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/smart-launcher-3.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"626\" alt=\"Smart Launcher 3\"><\/figure>\n<p>Moreover, Smart Launcher 3 also comes with a collection of <strong>in-built wallpapers<\/strong> with new wallpapers added every day. You will also find a plethora of free themes to <strong>customize your lock screen<\/strong> interface once and for all.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.adw.launcher\" rel=\"noopener\">ADW Launcher 2<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>ADW Launcher 2 comes with a host of enhanced features like support for app shortcuts and an <strong>improvised app drawer<\/strong> that shows app categories and shows a search bar to <strong>locate apps quickly<\/strong>. Interestingly, this launcher has also added a backup manager to import data and settings from other launchers.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/adw-launcher-2.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"711\" alt=\"ADW Launcher 2\"><\/figure>\n<p>It supports user gestures, themes and widgets, and a lot more expected features. Lastly, its <strong>customization features<\/strong> include options to configure icon badges and effects, folder appearance, app drawer, etc. and various desktop transitions.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ss.squarehome2\" rel=\"noopener\">SquareHome 2<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>SquareHome 2 is a Metro UI styled launcher, i.e., the <strong>look & feel of Windows<\/strong> 8 and 10. It has numerous features, including a notification count indicator as well as a <strong>smart app drawer<\/strong> that sorts the apps based on your usage patterns.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/squarehome-2.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"578\" alt=\"SquareHome 2\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you ask me, it is an easy-to-use, powerful launcher. Interestingly, you get quick access to your contacts and numerous options to <strong>customize its interface<\/strong> as well. Last but not the least, it offers amazingly <strong>beautiful tile effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.honeycomb.launcher\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">AIR Launcher<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>AIR Launcher is a power-packed launcher \u2014 one of its amazing features is its \u2018Smart Folder\u2019, which efficiently <strong>organizes your home screen<\/strong> by arranging apps into folders. You can make a search by just swiping down on the home screen. Also, you can <strong>hide or lock apps<\/strong> with password or pattern to protect privacy.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/best-android-launchers-you-can-download-for-free\/air-launcher.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"710\" alt=\"AIR Launcher\"><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, AIR Launcher works like an automatic <strong>power booster and junk cleaner<\/strong> for your phone apart from being a launcher app. That said, you may find few of its tools as bloatware if you already use such tools in your device. 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