I used to have folders to categorize my applications in Launchpad. Last night I upgrade my M1 MacBook Pro 16 to macOS 26 Tahoe. Launchpad isn't there. Can I get Launchpad back?
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Original Title: can i use lanchpad in macos 26 Tahoe
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 26.0
I knew LaunchPad was gone in Tahoe. I tried to adapt to the new workflow Tahoe proposed, but it felt clunky compared to LaunchPad's intuitive use.
I rolled back from macOS 26 Tahoe to macOS 15 Sequoia.
There are two reasons: first, the absence of LaunchPad. I knew LaunchPad was gone before upgrading to Tahoe, but I still tried to adapt to the new way. However, the un-Apple-like quality and unintuitive use made me feel suffocated.
Second, the GUI frame drops. macOS 26, which adopted Metal4, should have better graphics frame quality... I don't know what the actual results will be in games, but at least on macOS 26 Tahoe, the GUI frame drops make the overall user experience unpleasant.
To draw an analogy, it feels like driving at high speed on a well-paved asphalt road, only to suddenly hit a gravel path and slow down.
I looked into a few things, but GUI frame drops are fundamentally an issue requiring Apple to improve software optimization and quality. I'll skip over that for now.
I searched for LaunchPad alternatives and found one that seems quite good. In some ways, it might even be better than Apple's original LaunchPad.
https://github.com/ggkevinnnn/LaunchNow?tab=readme-ov-file
I hope this helps those inconvenienced by LaunchPad's disappearance.
bro, are you serious?, no one is arguing that, by your perspective, software can't change, and people can't complain, that is beyond this topic, anyways, for anyone else, hope apple give us the option.
longkev wrote:
I also rolled back to Sequoia 15.7 because of the lack of LaunchPad.
I also turned off auto updates to ensure that I don't lose it.
I'll upgrade when they bring back LaunchPad.
Did you tell Apple what you'd like to see?
Just a few posts above yours is a post with a link to github in it from a user DummyFactory. That seems to be fine. I tried to let you know what the project was called and my post was deleted. I see a lot of inconsistencies in the moderation of this forum.
Yes, aliases are better. I was not clear - I only have shortcuts in the folders, not the apps.
It’s not my product - it’s open source - GPL License V3.
hey guys, well, im glad im not alone...hope apple notice this and give us the option to keep LaunchPad, 'cause I really really really don't like this stuff....
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I also rolled back to Sequoia 15.7 because of the lack of LaunchPad.
I also turned off auto updates to ensure that I don't lose it.
I'll upgrade when they bring back LaunchPad.
Can't find it. What is the project name?
Try C4J/LaunchPad
For those who are looking for an alternative Launchpad, this is the best one I found so far.
Or just use the keyboard. Command-space, type two letters, press enter. No move, no click
Can I use Launchpad in macOS 26 Tahoe on my MacBook Pro M1?
