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LaunchpadPlus for Mac

Enhanced and customizable Launchpad replacement.

By kristof12345. Free and open source.

Get it with OpenDMG View source on GitHub

LaunchpadPlus at a glance

Version
3.3
Released
28 November 2025
Download size
4.3 MB
Works on
Apple silicon and Intel
Category
Productivity
Developer
kristof12345
GitHub stars
139

About LaunchpadPlus

A modern macOS Launchpad with enhanced functionality and customization options.

Screenshots

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How to install LaunchpadPlus on a Mac

  1. Get OpenDMG. It is a free app store for open source Mac apps. Download OpenDMG.
  2. Search for LaunchpadPlus and press Get. OpenDMG downloads version 3.3 from kristof12345's own GitHub release.
  3. Open it. The download is checked against its SHA-256 fingerprint and its signature is checked on your Mac before it lands in Applications.

Updates to LaunchpadPlus show up in OpenDMG and install with one button. No account is needed.

Prefer to do it by hand? The developer's file is on GitHub: LaunchpadPlus.app.zip (4.3 MB).

What is new in LaunchpadPlus 3.3

### New tiers and licensing starting with version 3
Refer to: https://kristof12345.github.io/Launchpad/#pricing
Existing valid licenses will be updated via email. If you already purchased the product, when upgrading to v3.0 you’ll have to enter the new license key sent in email. 

### Release notes 3.3
- Auto close and delete folder if last app is removed
- Improved rearrange inside folders

### Release notes 3.2
- Smoother scroll between pages
- Better sort by install date and recently opened
- Custom category tile size
- Custom font color for icon labels
- Refresh with CMD + R
- Improved performance and UX

### Release notes 3.1
- Disable scroll when settings open
- Fix license key reset

### Release notes 3.0
- Rebranding to LaunchpadPlus to avoid confusion
- New tier structure
- Improved drag and drop UX (share your thoughts and feedback)
- Support vertical scroll to switch pages (scroll wheel)
- PREMIUM: Categories page (dedicated page, multi launch, add apps to multiple categories)
- PREMIUM: Custom background options (default, wallpaper, custom image)

### Installation
Seeing this or similar message? "Launchpad cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified" (https://youtu.be/HpB8824GsSU)
1. Download the Launchpad.app.zip from below
2. Copy to Applications folder
3. Open Launchpad (if you get a warning, follow these steps)
4. Open System Settings
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