Launchy Widget App Launcher on Windows Pc
Developed By: RS
License: Free
Rating: 3,9/5 - 1.202 votes
Last Updated: August 04, 2026
App Details
| Version |
4.15.1 |
| Size |
19.3 MB |
| Release Date |
December 12, 25 |
| Category |
Personalization Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]
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What's New:
New Dashboard ScreenView full release notes at:https://launchywidget.com/release-notes/ [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Organize and easily start apps, shortcuts, device settings, make calls and open browser bookmarks. Launchy can replace folders, contacts widgets and bookmarks widgets. Organize you... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Launchy Widget App Launcher and install on Windows PC. Launchy Widget App Launcher is free Personalization app, developed by RS. Latest version of Launchy Widget App Launcher is 4.15.1, was released on 2025-12-12 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Launchy Widget App Launcher is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,202 users, 663 users had rated it 5*, 140 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Launchy Widget App Launcher on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Launchy Widget App Launcher on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Launchy Widget App Launcher on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Launchy Widget App Launcher using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Launchy Widget App Launcher" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Launchy Widget App Launcher on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Launchy Widget App Launcher" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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Organize and easily start apps, shortcuts, device settings, make calls and open browser bookmarks. Launchy can replace folders, contacts widgets and bookmarks widgets. Organize your desktop, make it look great and much more intuitive to use, apply skins and third party icon packs for unique looks.
Official Website:
https://www.launchywidget.com/
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Use the below Google Form to provide your feedback
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Short Demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHsxiJVi7g
The In-app purchase is used to upgrade to Launchy Pro which has even more customization options.
Feel free to try the Pro Version, 48 hours refund policy.
MAIN FEATURES:
- Folders replacement: create scrolling lists of your favorite apps
- Contacts widget: add contacts to a new Launchy on the home screen, touch a contact to start a call
- Bookmarks widget: import bookmarks and history from Android browser and Google Chrome
- Icon packs support including masking
- Use multiple icon packs on one home screen
- Select what to show: icons and or labels
- Customizable icons size from 50% to 250% *
- Customizable font, size and color of labels *
- Change the location of the labels
- A selection of Skins
- Fully resizable (long press widget to resize)
- Vertically scrollable
- Multiple columns option
- Add up to 10 unique widgets
- Infinite scroll option
* Requires In-app purchase
* Feel free to try, 48h refund policy.
LAUNCH FROM LAUNCHY:
Apps, Direct dials, Browser Bookmarks, Shortcuts: Contacts, Device Settings (Battery, Screen...), Direct dials, Direct messages, Dropbox folders, Gmail labels, WhatsApp contacts and more.
ICON PACKS SUPPORT:
Apply icon packs without installing a third party launcher app!
Use different icon packs on one home screen!
To apply an icon pack: Launchy Settings Screen > Layout > Icon > Theme.
Tested with:
- Belle UI
- Kinux, Krom
- Up icons
- Gel
- Tiny White
- Peek
- Voxel
- Minimalico
- Yoma
- Rounded Up, Google Now
- Rooundy
- And many others
HOW TO USE:
1 - After installing, add the Launchy widget to your home screen, like you add any other widget. (If Launchy does not appear in the widgets list, it is most likely because the widgets list did not refresh. Reboot your device to refresh the widgets list.)
2 - In the following dialog, select "Launchy 1". It should be already checked.
3 - A widget will appear on your home screen with the green Launchy "Edit" icon.
4 - Click the Launchy "Edit" icon to enter Launchy edit screen.
5 - In the edit screen, add your favorite items to the Launchy. Use the "Configure" screen to customize it.
6 - Go back to your home screen by pressing back or the home button.
7 - The newly added Launchy will show your items as a scrollable list.
8 - Resize the Launchy as you would resize any other widget.
9 - Add another Launchy with different items: add a new Launchy to your home screen, but this time select "Launchy 2" in step number 2. You can add up to 10 individual Launchy widgets. Each Launchy can have its own items and appearance customizations.
NOTES:
- Use novaross@gmail.com for suggestions, help and any other issues.
- This application uses Google Analytics to collect usage patterns and crashes.
- The permissions used by the app are needed for its functionality and nothing else.
New Dashboard Screen
View full release notes at:
https://launchywidget.com/release-notes/
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
