# Shortcut Maker > Simple app to create shortcut for anything you want. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/rk.android.app.shortcutmaker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rk.android.app.shortcutmaker) ## Overview - **ID:** `rk.android.app.shortcutmaker` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Rushikesh Kamewar - **Category:** PERSONALIZATION - **Downloads:** 10,822,998 - **Rating:** 3.48 / 5 (24,615 ratings) - **Version:** 5.0.7 - **Last updated:** 2026-04-09 - **First published:** 2020-01-08 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 29 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rk.android.app.shortcutmaker) - **Privacy policy:** [https://pages.flycricket.io/rushikeshpolicy/privacy.html](https://pages.flycricket.io/rushikeshpolicy/privacy.html) ## Description Shortcut Maker is a simple yet powerful Android app that lets you create custom shortcuts directly on your home screen. Whether you want to launch apps or specific activities, access folders or files, open websites, or quickly toggle system settings, Shortcut Maker makes it easy. Features include creating shortcuts for installed apps and their activities, folders and files from internal storage, Android system intents, and favorite websites. It offers a preview of the shortcut before creation, lets you rename shortcuts, and maintains a history and favorites list. User-requested features and custom shortcut editing enhance its versatility. Stay productive and personalize your Android experience effortlessly with Shortcut Maker. ## Rankings - #13,155 — Overall - #96 — Personalization (Free) - #1 — make it shorter - #1 — shortcut - #15 — marker - #24 — custom feed ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.mylauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.android.mylauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.ebproductions.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.ebproductions.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.fede.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.fede.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.lge.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.lge.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.qihoo360.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.qihoo360.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.app.twlauncher.settings.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.app.twlauncher.settings.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.tencent.qqlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.tencent.qqlauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `net.qihoo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `net.qihoo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `org.adw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `org.adw.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `org.adw.launcher_donut.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `org.adw.launcher_donut.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `org.adwfreak.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `org.adwfreak.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `rk.android.app.shortcutmaker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users praise Shortcut Maker for strong icon customization, absence of ads, and reliable launcher shortcuts, with good widget support and a history feature. However, multiple reviews report recurring crashes, device/firmware compatibility problems, and widget-specific bugs such as watermark overlays and icon creation failures. Some users also note a lack of timely updates. Overall, the app is valued for customization and convenience, but stability and widget reliability need improvement. ### Pros - Icon design and customization capabilities for changing app icons - No ads and free to use - Fast performance and reliable for launching apps from the home screen - Widget-based shortcuts support for quick access to apps - History feature to revert to previous icon themes/useful design history ### Cons - Crashes and instability after updates - Compatibility issues on certain devices/firmware or after system updates - Widget-related bugs including watermark overlays and inability to create widget icons without watermark - General bugs that render shortcuts unusable on some devices - Perceived lack of ongoing updates may leave issues unresolved ## Similar extensions and apps - [Shortcut Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.frandro.shortcutmaker) — 108,956 users, 3.08 / 5 - [Shortcut Maker - Quick Access](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tuantv.android.quickaccess) — 19,094 users, 3.82 / 5 - [Shortcut Maker - App Shortcuts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.simpleshortcutmaker) — 67,514 users, 3.80 / 5 - [Shortcut Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doublethefun.quickcuts) — 4,351 users - [Mobile Shortcut Maker for All](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jba.shortcutmaker) — 215,104 users, 2.36 / 5 - [QuickShortcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shortcutmaker.shortcut) — 155,193 users, 3.38 / 5 - [Quick Shortcut Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quick.shortcut.maker) — 235,896 users, 3.62 / 5 - [QuickShortcutMaker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shortcutq.maker) — 2,172,688 users, 3.70 / 5 - [Easy Shortcut Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ayzalsoft.easyshortcut) — 12,815 users, 4.52 / 5 - [Shortcut Creator For All](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fbd.shortcut.creator.dp) — 16,948 users, 3.31 / 5 - [ShortcutMaker:Create shortcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.softwaredesign.longtapshortcut) — 2,541 users - [Pin Shortcuts - Shortcut Maker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.pinshortcutsfree) — 22,719 users, 3.69 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rk.android.app.shortcutmaker)