LaunchOS Features Blog

April 30, 2026

Did Apple Remove Launchpad in macOS 26?

Wondering where Launchpad went in macOS 26? Here is what changed, why Mac users are confused, and what to use if you want the old Launchpad experience back.

April 24, 2026

How to Get Launchpad Back on macOS 26

Apple removed the classic Launchpad experience in macOS 26. Here is what changed, what you can still do, and the closest way to bring Launchpad back on your Mac.

April 8, 2026

What Are Mac Users Replacing Launchpad With After It Disappeared?

After Launchpad was removed in macOS 26, Mac users turned to Apps, Spotlight, the Applications folder in the Dock, and third-party tools. But what many people really miss is not just an app launcher, but the sense of order Launchpad used to provide.

March 11, 2026

How to bring back Launchpad on macOS Tahoe

Launchpad has been dropped in macOS Tahoe and it is either greatly missed, or dismissed with a shrug. If you're the former, there are things you can do to get it (mostly) back.

February 25, 2026

Apple Removed Launchpad, So We Spent 5 Months Building a Better One

While LaunchOS is rooted in "restoring the classic," it's not a simple clone of Launchpad. Instead, it blends the design language of macOS 26 with a "less is more" philosophy, adding many practical improvements with restraint.

February 2, 2026

How to Get Launchpad Back on macOS 26 Tahoe (Feb 2026)

We've compiled all available solutions (both working and discontinued) for your reference. Overall, we recommend using third-party apps as the most cost-effective option with the best user experience.

December 5, 2025

Why Did Apple Remove the Launchpad?

In macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple's removal of the native Launchpad sparked widespread dissatisfaction among users. This article explores the technical evolution and user habits behind this change, explaining why it impacts the user experience so deeply and how LaunchOS was born to preserve and refine the Launchpad experience with meticulous craftsmanship.

November 30, 2025

What Makes LaunchOS Different from Other Launchpad Alternatives

After macOS 26 removed Launchpad, LaunchOS became the closest alternative to the native Launchpad while better adapting to Tahoe's design language through extreme attention to detail, design, and native experience restoration.

November 1, 2025

Why We Built LaunchOS

To restore the lost sense of order on macOS 26, we built LaunchOS for ourselves and for you. Here's the story behind LaunchOS, our product philosophy, and other questions you might care about.

October 31, 2025

Introducing LaunchOS — a smoother, more native replacement for the macOS 26 Launchpad

We spent about six weeks full-time building it from scratch — not to make something fancier, but something that simply feels right again.