# Fokus Launcher (open-source launcher)

> Fokus Launcher is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Minimal launcher with clock, weather, fast app search, and gesture navigation. It has 272 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

Fokus Launcher is an Android launcher for people who want a simpler, cleaner default experience. It focuses on fast access to time, weather, and core apps with minimal visual noise. Home Screen The home screen is intentionally minimal: a large clock and date, battery status, optional weather, configurable favorite app labels, and a configurable right-side shortcut rail. Tap the clock, date, or weather to open the apps you configure for each in settings. Primary interactions are gesture-based: swipe up to open the app drawer, swipe down to expand the notification shade, and swipe left or right to launch shortcut targets.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/luantak/FokusLauncher |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Jetpack Compose |
| GitHub stars | 272 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/io.github.luantak.fokuslauncher/ (package io.github.luantak.fokuslauncher) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://github.com/luantak/FokusLauncher |
| Official | no |
| Category | Launchers & home screens |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 (Sep 29, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 4, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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