# Text Launcher

> A lightweight Android Launcher.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ademar.textlauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ademar.textlauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ademar.textlauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Ademar Oliveira
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 42,012
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (246 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-25
- **First published:** 2018-02-10
- **Size:** 37 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-28
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ademar.textlauncher)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/ademar111190/TextLauncher](https://github.com/ademar111190/TextLauncher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/ademar111190/TextLauncher/blob/master/privacy\_policy.md](https://github.com/ademar111190/TextLauncher/blob/master/privacy_policy.md)

## Description

**Text Launcher** is an ultra-lightweight Android launcher designed for simplicity and speed. Unlike traditional launchers, it displays only the names of your apps in a straightforward list format, avoiding any images or extra data to ensure minimal memory and storage usage.

Experience the fastest way to access your apps with Text Launcher’s clean, no-nonsense interface. Ideal for devices with limited resources or users seeking a distraction-free home screen, this launcher maximizes performance by loading only what’s essential. Enjoy quick navigation and a clutter-free Android experience with Text Launcher.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Text Launcher for its simplicity, speed, and lightweight design. Many recommend it as a fast, minimalistic launcher that conserves resources and offers a clean interface. However, common complaints include lack of customization such as hiding apps, resizing or coloring text, and relocating the search bar. Users also wish for features like pinning favorite apps and better support for work profiles and split screen. Overall, the app is highly rated for performance but limited in configurability.

### Pros

- Very simple and minimalistic design
- Fast and lightweight, uses less RAM and battery
- Highly recommended for low resource usage
- Developer is responsive and app works well as a secondary app drawer
- Beautiful and clean interface

### Cons

- Lacks ability to hide apps from the list
- No options to customize text size or color
- Search bar location is fixed at top, users want it at bottom
- No settings or customization options like pinning favorite apps
- Does not support launch from work profile or split screen functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ademar.textlauncher)