Alternative to Nova Launcher

https://lemm.ee/post/27780480

Alternative to Nova Launcher - lemm.ee

As the title states, I have used Nova launcher for years. As it is the most feature rich, most customizable launcher that supports basically everything I could need from it. However I am looking to switch away from it. What launchers are you all using? I have tried a handful of them and none quite fit the bill. And one feature nova has but no other launcher seems to is invaluable to me; that feature being able to swipe up or down on an app on the home screen to launch another app or task. It’s how I keep my main page from being cluttered. I have tried Neo Launcher [https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher] which I love, but it doesn’t seem to be updated anymore. I have also tried: * Kvæsitso [https://github.com/MM2-0/Kvaesitso] * Kiss Launcher [https://kisslauncher.com/] * Lunar Launcher [https://github.com/iamrasel/lunar-launcher] * Trebuchet [https://github.com/LineageOS/android_packages_apps_Trebuchet] - I am on LineageOS 21 So the only option I am feeling is gonna work is Nova but I am trying to ditch as many closed source, data thieving apps and services as possible. I could however just use AFWall+ to block internet connection. Any suggestions?

I’ve been using Olauncher which is on F-Droid / Play Store.

It is truly minimal AF. Up to 8 apps on the home screen. Assign a swipe left/right app (calendar and weather for me). Swipe up opens a search for the rest of the apps. A clock if you want it that can be configured to open another app.

No icons. No widgets (other than a built-in clock). Reminds me more of a terminal than a traditional launcher. Really happy with it after all the time configuring Nova. Been using it for 3 years now.

GitHub - olauncher/olauncher: A modified version of the old Minecraft Launcher supporting Microsoft authentication and more.

A modified version of the old Minecraft Launcher supporting Microsoft authentication and more. - olauncher/olauncher

GitHub
One tip for Olauncher is that you can put emojies in the app’s names! It makes things a lot less text heavy.