# NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher

Neo-Launcher

Repository: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/neo-launcher
Language: Java
License: GPL-3.0
License Family: copyleft
Topics: android, launcher
Last push: 2026-08-26T02:53:43+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 67/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-03T02:20:16.233290+00:00)
- activity 99, release rhythm 8, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 2256, "days_push": 7, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: none
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 2103, forks 161 (observed 2026-08-28T04:06:13.729007+00:00)

## What it is
Neo Launcher is a modern, feature-rich AOSP-based home screen launcher for Android. It offers extensive customization including themes, gestures, custom search engines, icon packs, and app drawer organization.

## Use cases
- replace the default Android launcher with a customizable one
- organize app drawer with categories and folders
- apply custom icon packs and icon shapes
- add gestures for quick actions on the home screen
- use custom search engines from the launcher
- customize home screen grid and widgets

## When to choose
- you want a free, open-source, privacy-friendly launcher on Android
- you need deep customization of themes, icons, and gestures
- you prefer an AOSP-based launcher over vendor skins

## When to avoid
- you need iOS or desktop launcher functionality
- you require guaranteed frequent updates, as development has slowed due to maintainer constraints
- you need a launcher with built-in AI assistant features

## Facets
- artifact type: application
- maturity: maintenance
- function: gui
- domain: android-tools, developer-tools, cross-platform
- platform: -
- tags: launcher, aosp, home-screen, customization, open-source-android, android

## Member repositories
- NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher (main) score 67

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:13.729007+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-30T02:54:13.511763+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Launcher (fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:13.729007+00:00, sha 80ce859a15d3)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.