# Lean Launcher

> An open source, customizable launcher.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hdeva.launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** hundeva
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 998,188
- **Rating:** 3.97 / 5 (8,434 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2018-10-09
- **First published:** 2018-02-28
- **Publisher country:** HU
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hdeva.launcher)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/hundeva/Lean-Launcher](https://github.com/hundeva/Lean-Launcher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/hundeva-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/hundeva-privacy-policy)

## Description

**Lean Launcher** is an open source, lightweight, and highly customizable Android launcher designed to optimize user experience on devices. Although no longer actively maintained, it remains available for existing users, especially those using older devices.

Key features include a bottom search bar with voice search shortcuts, a versatile look and feel with light/dark themes, adjustable grid counts, and icon sizes. Users can hide apps, change icon shapes, and enjoy both basic and adaptive icon pack supports. Gestures such as swipe down for notifications, double tap to lock, and customizable home button actions enhance usability. Additional options include home screen rotation, physical animations, and a transparent navigation bar option.

Developers and tech-savvy users can explore its source code on GitHub, ensuring transparency and opportunities for modification.

## Rankings

- #68,478 — Overall

## Review summary

### Pros

- Lightweight and good performance on low-end devices
- Customizable interface with various options
- Close to stock Android experience
- Minimalist design and clean aesthetic
- Low memory footprint

### Cons

- Issues with custom wallpaper settings and cropping
- Delay when opening the app drawer
- Certain features lack responsiveness or are buggy
- Inability to disable Google search bar
- Lack of folder options in app drawer

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