# Before Launcher | Go Minimal

> What would you do with two hours everyday? Try mindfulness, enjoy the results.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.beforesoft.launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ⎋ Before Labs
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 718,629
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (13,236 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1.0-55478937992
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-02
- **First published:** 2019-03-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beforesoft.launcher)
- **Website:** [https://beforelabs.com](https://beforelabs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.beforelabs.com/before-labs-privacy-policy.html](https://www.beforelabs.com/before-labs-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Before Launcher is a top-rated minimalist Android launcher designed to help you reduce distractions and save time. Featured by Mrwhosetheboss and Copper vs Glass, it promises to help you open your phone 40% less and filter out trivial notifications so you can focus on what matters.

Key features include a customizable minimal homescreen, fast access to favorite apps via swipe, notification filtering that silences non-essential alerts without losing them, and privacy-first design with no ads or subscriptions. It also offers custom themes, icon styling, app sorting by usage or size, and wellness-focused widgets to encourage mindful phone use. The launcher requires minimal permissions and does not track personal data, supporting your privacy and focus.

Perfect for anyone looking to streamline their digital experience, Before Launcher emphasizes simplicity, style, and mindfulness without compromising functionality or privacy.

## Rankings

- #82,165 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.beforesoft.launcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.permission.MANAGE_FOLD_SCREEN`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Aesthetically beautiful and customizable interface
- Helps reduce screen time and distractions
- Fast, clean, and glitch-free performance
- Good value for the paid version
- Effective organization of apps with drop-down folders

### Cons

- Delayed updating of home screen after changes
- Gestures and transitions can be slow
- Notification features are inconsistent
- Some bugs related to wallpaper settings and app switcher
- Limited widget support and customization options

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