BuhoLaunchpad 1.8.1

BuhoLaunchpad 1.8.1 for Mac

BuhoLaunchpad from Dr.Buho brings back the classic full-screen Launchpad on macOS 26 Tahoe—a clean app grid, smart search, drag-and-drop folders, and gestures Apple removed from the system launcher.

Version 1.8.1 (May 21, 2026) refines folder animations and fixes mouse-drag page switching for a smoother experience.

What BuhoLaunchpad does

Launch & navigation

• Full-screen app grid with multi-page support and instant search
• Four- or five-finger trackpad pinch; Hot Corners shortcuts
• Keyboard arrows, mouse scroll, and vertical trackpad swipe between pages

Organization

• Custom rows and columns; drag-and-drop reordering and folder creation
• Layout profiles (Work, Creative, Weekend) with one-click reset
• Hide apps without deleting; import old Launchpad layouts from previous macOS
• Backup, restore, and sync layouts across Macs

Appearance

• Native macOS 26 icon styles: Default, Dark, Light, Tinted
• Custom backgrounds (wallpaper, image, solid color) and adjustable blur
• Dynamic font color for readability on any background
• Multi-display placement: Dock screen, cursor screen, or main screen

What’s new in v1.8.1

• IMPROVED: Smoother folder expansion and collapse animations
• FIXED: Page switching when dragging app icons with the mouse

Recent in v1.8.0

• Enhanced multi-display strategy; background and blur customization
• Dynamic font color modes; vertical trackpad swipe for page navigation

Requirements & licensing

System

• Version: 1.8.1
• macOS: 15.0 or later; best on macOS 26 Tahoe+
• Architecture: Apple Silicon (M1–M5) and Intel
• Apple Notarized

License

• Free download with trial; one-time purchase via official store
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Official: BuhoLaunchpad · Release notes