Lynx Launcher is a personalization app developed by [n]116-Software.
Download Statistics
Lynx Launcher has been downloaded 560 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 5.3 thousand times.
User Ratings
Lynx Launcher is rated 4.20 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.7 thousand ratings.
App Information
Lynx Launcher is FREE to download. The APK download size is 3.11 MB. The latest version available is 1.4.8 0426. The last update was on April 10, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2020.
Description
Lynx Launcher is a customizable replacement for your home screen π² that provides a focused, clean and unobtrusive user interface. Inspired by the Gnome Desktop Environment™ for Linux, Lynx Launcher offers all functionalities of a modern home screen without being too complex or distracting.
Features: πΆ No distractions or superfluous functions All available functions are carefully chosen to not clutter the launcher with unnecessary distractions and provide a clean look. You can also hide Applications you cannot uninstall but don't want to see. π οΈ Customization options Change the position of the dock, text size, desktop grids, search bar visibility, notification dots(*) and more. π Fast navigation and gestures Applications, favorites, search and desktop are all reachable with just a single swipe. Want to open a shortcut, setting, app or see a contact using a gesture? No problem! π See your favorite applications and contacts at one place The favorites screen will show you all your favorite applications and contacts for easy and fast access. π Extended search functionality The in-app search function allows you to search for apps, contacts, shortcuts, settings and can be used as a calculator or to start an online search using a search engine of your choice. π¨ Theming for launcher and icons You can use your favorite icon theme from Google Play, change the shape of the adaptive icons(*) or even change the whole theme of the Launcher. π Dark mode support Choose whether Lynx Launcher should use a dark or a light theme or when the dark theme should be used. You can also change the dark mode individually for parts of the app.
Lynx Launcher is being actively developed. Take a look at the roadmap to see what features will be added in the future: https://www.lynxlauncher.de/roadmap.html
Community and Support: β FAQ:https://www.lynxlauncher.de/faq.html π¬ Discord:www.lynxlauncher.de/discord.html
* Some features are only available with the Pro-Version.
Note: This application may require access to the Accessibility Service to open the notifications shade or to lock the screen of the phone.
Recent changes: - Fixed cloned apps require user decision for selection - Fixed "Solve" button being shown behind by system navigation - Fixed two finger swipe right to open dock does not show in settings - Fixed texts aligned to the left on desktop with multi line labels with some settings - Fixed favorite contacts sometimes disappearing - Potentially fixed search history being reset sometimes.
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Just started using this launcher and so far so good. I like the layout and customization. I was looking for an alternative to Nova now that it is no longer supported. Lynx may be it.
β β β β βDustin BoydΒ· May 10, 2026
Highly customizable, tapping date and time open calendar and alarm apps respectively, gestures work as expected (after I decided to explore the Manage Layout feature), and widgets are supported. There are some bugs, hence 4 β , but this is still a great launcher overall. One possible improvement might be to open an app when there is only one search result; if the search is prefixed by any number of spaces, disable the behavior to allow opening shortcuts.
β β β β βPascalΒ· Jan 28, 2026
A good replacement for default or ad ridden launcher. It's good customizable, but not too complex. . A pretty cool thing is, that you're not forced to buy the Pro version to make it usable, but you can buy it for nice features. There is room for improvement. - multiple dock pages - dock scrolling (horizontal, infinite) - disable / hide folder names - merge settings Home Screen / Desktop. - layout management in settings. (not just home screen context menu)
β β βββFH ThecatΒ· Jun 14, 2026
I am using Lynx launcher on all my devices. It is the first app I install on a new device. But I am disappointed it cannot handle custom name for apps - when I have renamed app, after update it reverts to the original name, and I have to go and rename it manually
β β βββHussein HorackΒ· Oct 23, 2025
Excellent except it crashes when holding the widgets... Etc. But really excellent. My favorite launcher! 2025: widget page just doesn't work for me. Everything disappeared, and then I was unable to even add anything. Not sure why.
β ββββSleightΒ· Feb 13, 2026
Desktop clears itself with any little theme change. Not worth if you don't intend to set it back up every time you change an android theme related setting
β β βββsteven lowryΒ· Jan 12, 2026
Was great now it's hiding app from me new apps I'm installing are not showing up in the app drawer or even searchable through the search bar in the app drawer. Takes days or weeks before it will show up been having Togo to play store to launch new apps. Big big for Shure considering even restarting the app or phone dost update the app list.
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Technologies used by Lynx Launcher
Lynx Launcher is requesting 25 permissions and is using 11 libraries.
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