LaunchMe bringing back Launchpad on macOS 26 Tahoe — LaunchMe recreates the Launchpad experience with modern customization.

How to Get Launchpad Back on macOS 26 Tahoe

Last updated: Nov 26, 2025 · 5 min read

Why Did Apple Remove Launchpad in macOS Tahoe?

After upgrading to macOS Tahoe, you might have noticed something missing — Launchpad is gone. With all your perfectly managed folders.

Apple replaced it with Apps, which now handles app launching. So if you want to open a Mac app, you’ll have to search for it in Apps or dig it up manually in Finder.

For users who’ve relied on Launchpad for years, this change can be confusing or annoying, and some might even hesitate to upgrade.

But don’t worry. This guide explains how to get back Launchpad experience on macOS Tahoe and even make it much better than it was before.

Change from Launchpad to Apps in macOS 26 Tahoe — macOS 26 Tahoe replaced Launchpad with Apps, but LaunchMe restores the grid view.

How to Get Launchpad Back on macOS 26 Tahoe

If you want to get Launchpad back on macOS Tahoe, the best option is to use a LaunchMe.

One of the best examples available on the AppStore is LaunchMe. It provides a clean modern interface that feels just like the original macOS Launchpad but with macOS 26 Tahoe design with Liquid Glass or Classic theme. It’s fast, smooth, and have unlimited ways to customize it.

When it comes to customization, you can use a lot of features LaunchMe provides you such as Dynamic and Live Wallpaper, many Widgets, custom app icons or Clear Colored icons that even Apple doesn't have in their OS.

Features of LaunchMe

Widgets - Photo, Shapes, GIF, Text, Animations, Calendar
Page with Categories
Custom layout
Switch between Liquid Glass or Classic themes
Dynamic wallpapers (HEIC) supported system Light / Dark mode
Video wallpapers (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV)
Add any folders from your computer for fast navigation to your Files Folders
Customize Files Folders with colors, icons, images
Hide app titiles
Change icons size
Set custom key shortcut
Hide apps you don’t need
Save different app layouts

LaunchMe is free to use with standard Launchpad features.

If you miss Launchpad and want that familiar experience back, LaunchMe is an excellent solution.

LaunchMe customization overview — LaunchMe offers advanced customization on top of the classic Launchpad feeling.

Users can choose how to use their Mac

Apple may have removed Launchpad from macOS Tahoe, but that doesn’t mean you have to live без него. A Launchpad alternative LaunchMe lets you get Launchpad back on macOS Tahoe and enjoy the same familiar experience.

You can learn how to customize LaunchMe in the Help Center.