Tapbar
Tapbar is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Launch apps or quick actions from the status bar or anywhere on your screen. It has 191 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
github.com/Earendel-lab/Tapbar (opens in a new tab)
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About Tapbar
Tapbar lets you create tappable zones anywhere on your screen. Tap a zone to open an app, run a quick action, or use an app shortcut, without opening the app drawer. GESTURES * Single tap, double tap, triple tap and long press, each with its own app, action or app shortcut * Four independent tap zones, each with its own position, size and gestures * Swipe gestures for adjusting volume and brightness ACTIONS * Open any installed app or app shortcut * 75+ quick actions: flashlight, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, battery, sound, location, data usage, screenshot, power menu and more CUSTOMIZATION * Customize the position and size of each tap zone * Edit numeric values directly * Supports…
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds Tapbar 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
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Is Tapbar free and open source?
Yes. Tapbar's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT 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 Tapbar?
You can install Tapbar from F-Droid (package com.earendel.tapbar); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v1.8).
Is Tapbar still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 22, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Oct 22, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.