Apps disappearing from the Launchpad

After Big Sur 11.1 update some of my apps are disappearing from the Launchpad. Good Examples are Visual Studio 2019 for Mac and Android Studio. Both of them were there until 11.1 update. After they disappeared. It is not that big, but kind of annoying.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 8:00 AM

Reply

Similar questions

launchpad doesn't show some apps Hello, after I upgrade my os to 10.15 catalina this morning, I found that I can not find some of my apps in the Launchpad(They are in the application folder). What's more strange is that I can see one app that is not downloaded from app store lay in the launchpad, but the other apps(some are downloaded from app store, some are not), I can't see them there. Anyone know why? Is this a bug of the new os? How can I fix it?
1813 3
Apps not showing in launchpad Not all installed apps in the application folder show up in launchpad? What to do do to repair or solve this? I'm on the new M1 max MBP, 64 Gb. On Intel mini's (~2015) no problem.
5485 2
invisible apps in High Sierra I have two invisible apps that are open, because I cannot delete them. I do not use them. It is Flycut and ShareMouse. They do not appear in the list to force them to close. A hint?
241 2

2 replies

Level 6

10,430 points

Jan 15, 2021 8:06 AM in response to VRUppugunduri

You can put them back: go to Finder, Apps and drag the app to the launchpad icon in the dock

Reply

Jan 15, 2021 8:47 AM in response to mulberry58

That's what I ended up doing. But, I was wondering what caused it to lose them in the first place.

Reply

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Apps disappearing from the Launchpad

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up