Fossify Launcher Beta
Fossify Launcher Beta is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Customize your home screen with a fast, ad-free, open-source launcher. It has 703 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
- Official
- Android
- Kotlin
- Launchers & home screens
- Actively maintained
About Fossify Launcher Beta
Fossify Launcher is your gateway to a fast, personalized, and privacy-first home screen experience. No ads, no bloat – just a smooth, efficient launcher designed to fit your unique style and preferences.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds Fossify Launcher Beta from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is Fossify Launcher Beta?
Fossify Launcher Beta is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Customize your home screen with a fast, ad-free, open-source launcher. It has 703 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
Is Fossify Launcher Beta free and open source?
Yes. Fossify Launcher Beta's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install Fossify Launcher Beta?
You can install Fossify Launcher Beta from F-Droid (package org.fossify.home) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: 1.10.0).
Is Fossify Launcher Beta still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Feb 18, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.