BuhoLaunchpad
BuhoLaunchpad is a macOS utility from Dr.Buho that restores a Launchpad-style app launcher with added layout and customization controls.
What is BuhoLaunchpad?
BuhoLaunchpad is a Mac utility published by Dr.Buho Inc. that recreates the classic Launchpad-style full-screen app launcher experience on newer versions of macOS. It is designed for users who want a visual grid for browsing and launching installed apps, rather than relying only on search-based launching. The app supports organizing apps with drag and drop, creating folders, adjusting grid size, customizing backgrounds, and searching for apps from within the launcher. Dr.Buho also describes support for gestures, hot corners, backup and restore of launcher layouts, and importing apps from external or non-standard locations. Users are most likely to encounter it after installing it as a standalone utility to bring back or enhance Launchpad-like behavior on their Mac. Because it integrates with app discovery and launcher behavior, it may request accessibility or similar macOS permissions depending on how specific features are used.
Key features
- Displays installed apps in a Launchpad-style full-screen grid
- Lets you rearrange apps and group them into folders
- Supports custom rows, columns, icon sizing, and backgrounds
- Includes app search within the launcher interface
- Can be triggered with gestures, hot corners, and keyboard navigation
- Offers layout backup, restore, and migration tools
- Can hide selected apps from the launcher without uninstalling them
- Supports apps stored in external or non-standard install locations
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
BuhoLaunchpad appears to be a legitimate commercial utility from Dr.Buho Inc. and the publisher states that it is notarized by Apple. As with many launcher and interface tools, some features may require macOS permissions related to accessibility or system interaction, so users should review granted permissions and download only from the official site.
Recommendation: Keep it if you intentionally use a Launchpad-style launcher or its customization features. If you do not use it, removing it is usually reasonable, but check for any login item or helper it may have added so it does not continue launching in the background.
Common paths
/Applications/BuhoLaunchpad.app
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