# Olauncher (open-source launcher)

> Olauncher is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Minimal launcher app with daily new wallpaper. It has 3,858 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

FEATURES * No ads * FOSS forever * Daily new wallpaper * Double tap to lock screen * Clean, fast and lightweight HOW TO USE * Swipe up to see all the apps and quick search * Swipe down for notification drawer * Long press home apps to change them * Important: Long press on empty space to open settings Once you open the settings, you'll see all the available options. So basically, swipe and long press anywhere and you'll be fine. I'm available at Twitter if you need for anything. Thank you.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 3,858 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/app.olauncher/ (package app.olauncher) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.olauncher |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Launchers & home screens |
| Latest release | v6.9.17 (Sep 17, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 17, 2026 |

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

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