# Browser App Launcher Lite

> The Lite version Of Chrome App Launcher

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `browser-app-launcher-lite`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pro Bandey
- **Category:** bookmarks,tabs
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Version:** 14.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2026-06-06
- **Size:** 49 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/browser-app-launcher-lite/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Pro-Bandey/Chrome-App-Launcher-Lite](https://github.com/Pro-Bandey/Chrome-App-Launcher-Lite)

## Description

🚀 Browser App Launcher Lite

On Chrome It Called <strong>Chrome App Launcher Lite</strong>

A lightweight, customizable Extension that lets you create and manage a beautiful grid of website shortcuts — similar to a mini app launcher.

Browser App Launcher Lite allows you to:
<ul><li>Quickly access your favorite websites</li><li>Add, edit, and delete shortcuts</li><li>Open links in current tab, new tab, or incognito</li><li>Automatically fetch favicons</li><li>Export and import your launcher configuration</li></ul>

✨ Features

📦 Default App Collection

Preloaded with popular platforms including:
<ul><li><strong>Google Services</strong> – Google, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, YouTube</li><li><strong>Social Media</strong> – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit</li><li><strong>AI &amp; Development</strong> – OpenAI (ChatGPT), GitHub, Stack Overflow</li><li><strong>Productivity &amp; Tools</strong> – Notion, Trello, Slack</li></ul>
You can fully customize this list.

🎨 Smart Icon System
<ul><li>Automatically loads website favicons from:</li><li>Google Favicon Service</li><li>DuckDuckGo Icons</li><li>Clearbit Logos</li><li>If favicon fails → generates:</li><li>A dynamic colored background</li><li>A smart fallback text icon (e.g., "GH" for GitHub)</li></ul>

🖱 Context Menu Actions

Right-click or use the menu button (⋮) on any shortcut:
<ul><li>Open in current tab</li><li>Open in new tab</li><li>Open in incognito window</li><li>Edit shortcut</li><li>Delete shortcut (with confirmation dialog)</li></ul>

➕ Add / Edit Shortcuts
<ul><li>Validates URL format</li><li>Automatically adds <code>https://</code> if missing</li><li>Restricts to <code>http/https</code> protocols only</li><li>Generates fallback initials automatically</li></ul>

📁 Import / Export
<ul><li>Export shortcuts as <code>launcherLinks.json</code></li><li>Import your saved configuration anytime</li><li>Perfect for backup or transferring between browsers</li></ul>

🔒 Security Considerations
<ul><li>URL validation using <code>new URL()</code></li><li>Restricts to <code>http</code> and <code>https</code></li><li>No inline external scripts</li><li>Controlled incognito window creation </li></ul>

## Rankings

- #56,710 — Overall
- #103 — launch
- #161 — app
- #193 — apps

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `topSites`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension support email may not be valid

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