Yagni Launcher

Only 2 MB Android Launcher, total control, zero bloat, zero tracking
AppID:com.eblan.launcher
Author:Jack Eblan
License:GPL-3.0-only
Donation:Webpage
InRepoSince:2025-10-15
LastRepoUpdate:2026-08-20
LastAppUpdate:2026-08-20
LastVersion:0.9.2-alpha
Categories:Theming
APK source:Github
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⚠️ Alpha Stage

Expect bugs, instability, and incomplete features.

Closed-source launchers are locking features behind paywalls and adding trackers. My goal is to offer powerful features with no compromises on privacy.

YAGNI ("You Aren't Gonna Need It") is a principle which arose from extreme programming (XP) that states a programmer should not add functionality until deemed necessary.

Why Choose Yagni Launcher?

The launcher is the first thing you see every time you unlock your phone. It shouldn't be slow, heavy, or draining your battery in the background.

There are a lot of launchers out there. What sets Yagni Launcher apart is a relentless focus on performance and user experience over feature bloat.

Yagni Launcher matches stock launcher functionality and goes beyond it, rebuilt from scratch with modern Android tooling.

If it's not something you need, it's not in the app. That's the whole philosophy behind the name and it's why Yagni Launcher stays fast where others get slower with every update.

WhatsNew:

- Fixed App Drawer custom background text contrast
- Fixed Shortcut transparency when launcher is not the default
- Revamped folder animation to Clip reveal
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 0.9.2-alpha (2026-08-20) verified help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 16.0
  • MinVer: 7.0
  • ABIs: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
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Version 0.9.1-alpha (2026-08-17) verified help icon

Version 0.9.0-alpha (2026-08-11) verified help icon