Stay Focused with the Minimalist Launcher


Enhance your mobile experience with a stylish and functional minimalist launcher.

🔥 Top 10 Minimal Launchers


✶ Featured by Mrwhosetheboss and Copper vs Glass as a pioneer in Android minimal launchers ✶


  • ✶ Open your phone 40% less ✶

  • ✶ Reduce distractions with the notification filter. 80% of all notifications don’t warrant interruption ✶

  • ✶ Focus on what matters. Streamline your work and play ✶

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  • ✶ No ads, EVER ✶

  • ✶ No subscriptions, EVER ✶

  • ✶ Lifetime purchase for ALL of your devices ✶

Features of Before Launcher


Before Launcher maximizes your time by minimizing the look of your phone. This minimalist launcher provides functional features including:


  • ✅ Minimal Homescreen
    Quick launch of your most important apps. It’s configurable, too!

  • 📱 Customize the Look
    Choose from our large list of photo, gradient, and solid themes or create your own.

  • 🚀 Fast Access
    Access all your apps in a scrollable, sortable & searchable list with one swipe.

  • ⭐ Favorite, Folder, and Hide Apps
    Group apps into folders, pin apps to the top, and hide unwanted bloatware (*available in pro version).

  • ⛔ Hide Trivial Notifications
    Our unique filtered notification drawer keeps trivial notifications from interrupting you.

  • 🔕 Notified but Not Distracted
    Important notifications still notify you, so you don’t miss anything.

  • 🤝 Built to be Private
    We do not capture or sell your data and allow you to turn off anonymous analytics.

  • 🔒 No Required Permissions
    Unlike other launchers, we require minimal permissions for enhanced privacy/security.

  • 🎯 Take Control of Your Phone
    Sort apps by size, installation date, and last usage. Uninstall the ones you don’t need.

  • ⚙️ Suite of Custom Widgets
    Practice mindfulness with free widgets designed to reduce screen time.

  • 🦄 Style Your App Icons
    Add custom styles and third-party icon packs.

  • 💯 Easy Setup
    Our guided process helps you get Before Launcher set up in no time.

  • ❤️ No AI, Just Humans
    We’re here for any questions, comments, or concerns about the launcher.

Recognitions


Selected as one of Fast Company's best new apps of the year in 2019.

Inspired by Minimalism


The minimalism movement inspired our work, influenced by books like:



  • Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

  • How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price

  • Indistractable by Nir Ayal


And products like the Lightphone.

Accessibility Features


The Before Launcher app uses Android's Accessibility Service API to enable a double-tap gesture to quickly turn off your device’s screen. This feature is optional and disabled by default. Your consent is required, and you can revoke it at any time. No data is collected or shared through this service.

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