Nova Launcher: Home Screen is a tools app developed by Instabridge Sweden AB.
Download Statistics
Nova Launcher: Home Screen has been downloaded 110 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 390 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 tools apps.
User Ratings
Nova Launcher: Home Screen is rated 3.22 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.3 million ratings.
App Information
Nova Launcher: Home Screen is FREE to download. The APK download size is 35.08 MB. The latest version available is 88500 (8.8.5). The last update was on July 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Nova Launcher: Home Screen requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play August 2012.
Description
Nova Launcher is a powerful, customizable, and versatile home screen replacement. Nova brings advanced features to enhance your home screens, but still remains a great, user-friendly choice for everyone. Whether you want to completely overhaul your home screens or are looking for a cleaner, faster home launcher, Nova is the answer.
β¨ The newest features Nova brings the latest Android launcher features to all other phones.
πΌοΈ Custom icons Nova supports thousands of icon themes available in the Play Store. Plus, reshape all icons to a shape of your choice for a uniform and consistent look.
π¨ An extensive color system Use Material You colors from your system, or choose your own colors for a personalised feel that's unique to you.
π Custom light and dark themes Sync dark mode with your system, the sunrise and sunset, or keep it on permanently. The choice is yours.
π A powerful search system Nova allows you to search for content in your apps, your contacts, and other services with integrations for your favorite platforms. Additionally, get instant Micro Results for calculations, unit conversions, package tracking, and more.
πCustomizable home screen, app drawer, and folders Icon size, label colors, vertical or horizontal scroll and search bar positioning just scratch the surface of customization for your home screen setup. The app drawer also adds innovative customizable cards to give you the information you need, right when you need it.
π Subgrid positioning With the ability to snap icons and widgets in between grid cells, it’s easy to get a precise feel and layout with Nova in a way that’s impossible with most other launchers.
π² Backup and restore Moving from phone to phone or trying new home screen setups is a snap thanks to Nova’s backup and restore feature. Backups can be stored locally or saved to the cloud for easy transfers.
β€οΈ Helpful support Quickly get in touch with support through a convenient option in the app, or join our active Discord community at https://discord.gg/novalauncher
π Do even more with Nova Launcher Prime Unlock Nova Launcher’s full potential with Nova Launcher Prime. • Gestures: Swipe, pinch, double tap, and more on the home screen to execute custom commands. • App drawer groups: Create custom tabs or folders in the app drawer for an ultra-organized feel. • Hide apps: Hide apps from the app drawer without uninstalling them. • Custom icon swipe gestures: Swipe up or down on your home screen icons to become more productive without taking up more home screen space. • …and more. More scrolling effects, notification badges, and others.
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Icons used in screenshots • OneYou Icon Pack by PashaPuma Design • OneYou Themed Icon Pack by PashaPuma Design Icon packs used with permission from the respective creators.
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This app uses the AccessibilityService permission for optional support of making certain system functions more accessible, such as with desktop gestures. For example screen off or opening the Recent Apps screen. Nova will automatically prompt you to enable this if it is necessary for your configuration, for many cases it is not! No data is collected from the AccessibilityService, it is merely used to invoke system actions.
This app uses the Device Administrator permission for optional screen off/lock functionality.
This app uses a Notification Listener for optional badges on icons and media playback controls.
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GREAT LAUNCHER. Doesn't work on flip phones sadly, but that's like the only flaw I could find otherwise.....BEST LAUNCHER. Tons of thanks to ya'll for making this!
β β β β β asad semabΒ· Jun 26, 2026
βββββ 5/5 β Nova Launcher is one of the most powerful Android launchers available. It is fast, smooth, lightweight, and packed with customization features. A great choice for users who want full control over their home screen experience. οΏ½
β ββββWilliam HutchinsonΒ· Jun 29, 2026
Free version is stuffed with ads and is unusable now. Tip: Smart Launcher can import the settings that Nova exports!
β ββββJesse SegretiΒ· Jun 29, 2026
Used this launcher for years, but now that they've started putting ads in the app drawer I hate it, uninstalled.
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