# Olauncher. Minimal AF Launcher

> Minimalist launcher to reduce your screen time. Daily wallpapers. Zero ads..

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.olauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.olauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.olauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Digital Minimalism
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 2,550,279
- **Rating:** 4.84 / 5 (81,017 ratings)
- **Version:** v6.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2020-07-17
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 2.77 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.olauncher)
- **Website:** [https://twitter.com/tanujnotes/](https://twitter.com/tanujnotes/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://olauncher.flycricket.io/privacy.html](https://olauncher.flycricket.io/privacy.html)

## Description

Olauncher is a minimal AF Android launcher (AF = AdFree) designed to reduce screen time without sacrificing usability. It delivers a clean homescreen with no ads, no distractions, daily wallpapers, and a privacy-first approach for performance.

Features include extensive customization (resize text, rename apps, hide unused apps, show or hide the status bar), gesture controls (double-tap to lock, swipe to open apps, pull-down for notifications), and themes (dark/light). It is Open Source under GPLv3 with no data collection, providing a lightweight, private home screen experience.

## Rankings

- #38,634 — Overall
- #65 — Personalization (Free)
- #12 — launch
- #27 — theme

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_HIDDEN_PROFILES`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.olauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`

## Review summary

Users praise Olauncher for its ultra-minimal, distraction-free UI, fast responsiveness, and ad-free, free experience. It’s considered clean, stylish, and easy to use, helping reduce non-productive screen time. However, some users find it too minimal and desire more options (widgets, deeper customization). Font-related issues are noted, including font size changes not working and a desire to customize fonts. Overall, it’s a lightweight, focus-first launcher with room for optional feature enhancements.

### Pros

- Minimalist, distraction-free UI that helps reduce screen time
- Fast, smooth and responsive performance
- No ads, lightweight and free to use
- Clean, simple aesthetics with easy-to-use design
- Feels polished and keeps focus on essential tasks

### Cons

- Too minimal for some users, lacking optional features like widgets and broader customization
- Font customization and size issues/limitations (font size not changing or difficulty changing font)

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