Neamar/KISS
Lightning fast, open-source, < 250kb Android launcher observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
85/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 62
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 83.5
- age_days: 5083
- days_rel: 175
- days_push: 19
- n_releases_24m: 5
Adoption not part of the score
3484 stars · 643 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
KISS is a lightning-fast, open-source Android launcher under 250kb that replaces the home screen with a simple search bar. Users type the first letters of apps, contacts, or settings, and results are promoted based on usage frequency.
Use cases
- replace my android home screen with a fast minimal launcher
- launch apps by typing instead of browsing icons
- reduce memory and battery usage from my launcher
- search apps contacts and settings from one bar
- open-source ad-free launcher for android
- declutter my phone home screen
When to choose
- you want a tiny, battery-friendly launcher that stays out of the way
- you prefer keyboard-style search over icon grids
- you value libre software (GPLv3) available on F-Droid and Google Play
- your device is low on RAM or storage
When to avoid
- you want a feature-rich home screen with widgets, folders, and heavy customization
- you rely on a traditional app-drawer visual layout
- you need iOS or desktop support - it is Android-only
Facets
application · maturity stable
search-engine gui mobile-development developer-tools android-launcher minimalist search-based-launcher lightweight battery-friendly open-source android mobile
4 sources
- readme: https://github.com/Neamar/KISS · fetched 2026-08-28 · 5693afca6e1b
- homepage: https://kisslauncher.com/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · b9a787d0078a
- site_page: https://help.kisslauncher.com/faq · fetched 2026-08-29 · db1af37b7595
- site_page: http://help.kisslauncher.com/faq · fetched 2026-08-29 · db1af37b7595
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Neamar/KISS | main | 85 |
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