I use the KISS launcher. It's on both Play Store and F-Droid.
Stupid simple and really nice looking imo
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I used Niagara Launcher, but it's not free, so I moved to Lawnchair 12.1. I also really like Kvaesitso launcher
I'm using Niagara, it's not free but it's only like 10€ yearly. I like it because it stops my muscle Memory from mindlessly opening stuff
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Currently using and have used the Niagra launcher for years. To me, ease of use and getting to the apps I need quickly and efficiently is the most important thing about a launcher. I've tried many of the "minimalistic" launchers over time, and this is the only one that truly felt useful. I'd highly recommend it to people who just use their phone as an app launcher, as opposed to having a bunch of widgets on the homescreen or something.
Lawnchair Launcher. But the version they have on GitHub.
I would use Pixel Launcher if it was possible to remove this silly, oversized, search box from the home screen.
@M_Reimer I got lawnchair thru f droid, but my pixel is pretty old. I'm not sure if it gets updates.
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I use Kvaesitso, and have used it for a while now. I like it! https://kvaesitso.mm20.de/
I don't think it gets bonus points though
I second Kvaesitso! It takes a while to get used to since it is not home screen based, but it is super quick plus the major advantage over KISS launcher, you can add widgets 👍
Niagara, Lawnchair, Kvaesitso, Olauncher
Using Nova Prime since many years now. Very satisfied, never felt the need to use anything else
I've been using smart-launcher for years now, and it's what I'm used to, gestures and a nice app menu that automtically categorises applications is nice.
Seconding Smart Launcher. Automatic categorization beats pretty much every other feature I can think of in a launcher.
I try to treat my devices as commitments as far as spending but disposable as far as usage habits and not having invent my own categories helps me just USE my phone instead of playing with it.
AIO launcher.
Looks nothing like a regular launcher, but works great for me, can have calendar, news, tasks etc all in one convenient scrolling home screen
I use ADW because when I switched phones my new version of Android didn't have the carousel home screen and it was the first one I found 😅
I always end up sticking with the stock one. It's usually the only one where widgets work properly.
I really enjoyed Lawnchair for some time. Been trying Niagara for a few months as well. Lawnchair is my favorite for it's simplicity.
Since gestures don't work with 3rd party launchers, I am stuck with the default one. Hope Google fixes this issue.
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I am using smart launcher 6
before I got a pixel I used Action Launcher to have a clean, stock-enough, look no idea if it's still getting any updates but it would still be my go-to anyday
Niagara launcher is the one. Once you get used to it it's a game changer.
The one-hand navigation is just....cheff kiss
I'm using CalyxOS's default launcher, but on regular Android I pretty much always use Nova launcher.
Smart launcher for me. The automatic app sorting along with its ambient theme is super awesome. Highly recommend it.