BuhoLaunchpad
BuhoLaunchpad is a macOS app launcher that restores a Launchpad-style full-screen grid for browsing, organizing, and opening apps quickly.
What is BuhoLaunchpad?
BuhoLaunchpad is a native macOS utility for launching and organizing apps in a full-screen Launchpad-style view. It is designed for Mac users who want a familiar app grid after changes to Launchpad on newer macOS versions, while also adding extra control over layout and organization. You can browse installed apps visually, rearrange icons with drag and drop, create and rename folders, and search for apps from the launcher interface. The app also includes options such as hot-corner launching, gesture support, hidden app management, and layout backup and restore. BuhoLaunchpad supports external app locations, including custom folders and Homebrew-installed apps, which can help users keep a more complete app library in one place. Published by Dr.Buho Inc., it is aimed at users who prefer a simple, graphical launcher instead of opening apps only from Finder, Spotlight, or the Dock.
Key features
- Browse installed apps in a full-screen grid view.
- Rearrange app icons with drag and drop.
- Create folders and rename them to organize apps.
- Launch the app with gestures or hot corners.
- Hide apps from the launcher without uninstalling them.
- Back up and restore your launcher layout.
- Search for apps quickly from the launcher interface.
- Include apps from custom locations and Homebrew install paths.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
BuhoLaunchpad is a commercial Mac utility from Dr.Buho Inc. and its background behavior is generally consistent with an app launcher. It may request accessibility-related access or similar system permissions for launcher gestures, hot corners, or tighter desktop integration, so review any permission prompts and grant only what you want to use. If you installed it from the official Dr.Buho site, that is a safer source than third-party download pages.
Recommendation: Keep BuhoLaunchpad if you use a Launchpad-style app grid or want more control over app organization than macOS currently provides. If you do not use gesture launching, hot corners, or the full-screen app browser, removing it should mainly affect that launcher workflow and not your installed apps.
Common paths
/Applications/BuhoLaunchpad.app
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