# Short Cat

> Floating app shortcuts that follow you everywhere on your phone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vitaz.shortcat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vitaz.shortcat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vitaz.shortcat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vitalii Azarov
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 238
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-02
- **First published:** 2026-02-09
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitaz.shortcat)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://iamvitaz.github.io/apps\_supporting/short\_cat/privacy\_policy.html](https://iamvitaz.github.io/apps_supporting/short_cat/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

The fastest way to launch apps on Android.<br>Short Cat is a floating app launcher that gives you instant access to your favourite apps from anywhere on your phone. No more swiping through home screens. No more opening the app drawer. Just tap and go.<br><br>CREATE CUSTOM PANELS<br>Organize apps into floating panels. Group them by workflow - work apps, social apps, utilities, whatever fits your life.<br><br>WORKS EVERYWHERE<br>Panels float on top of any app. Launch Spotify while browsing. Open your calculator during a video call. Reply to messages without leaving your game.<br><br>SMART &amp; MINIMAL<br>See which app is currently running with a visual indicator. Panels stay out of your way until you need them.<br>WHY USERS LOVE IT:<br>✓ Saves time — fewer taps to get where you&#39;re going<br>✓ Saves focus — no context-switching between screens<br>✓ Saves sanity — your workflow, your way<br><br>Download now and turn your phone into a true multitasking machine.

## Rankings

- #1,645,826 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vitaz.shortcat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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