Who should use Text Launcher?

Text Launcher is an open-source project built for android users seeking minimal launchers.

Is Text Launcher free?

Yes — Text Launcher is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does Text Launcher run on?

Text Launcher runs on the web and Android.

Is Text Launcher still maintained?

Unverified. Text Launcher has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to Text Launcher?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Last Launcher, Launcher, and Slauncher.

Who makes Text Launcher?

Text Launcher is developed by Ademar Alves de Oliveira.

Is Text Launcher open source?

Yes — Text Launcher is open source under the Open Source license.

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Text Launcher

Name: Text Launcher
Author: Ademar Alves de Oliveira

f-droid.orgOther productivity

Text Launcher is an open source, minimalist Android launcher that displays only app names in a simple list. It is designed for users who want a fast, resource-efficient launcher without images or icons, focusing on simplicity and speed.

Open SourceWebAndroid

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Overview

5 features

In the Other productivity space, Text Launcher takes a focused approach. It provides a lightweight, fast Android launcher for users who prefer a minimalist interface. It is built as an open-source project for android users seeking minimal launchers. The project is open source (Open Source). Text Launcher is available on the web and Android.

Behind Text Launcher is Ademar Alves de Oliveira. Key capabilities include minimalist launcher, app list view, and fast performance. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Minimalist launcher
App list view
Fast performance
No images/icons
Low resource usage

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed17 Jun · 18:57 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Text Launcher

What does Text Launcher do?: Text Launcher provides a lightweight, fast Android launcher for users who prefer a minimalist interface. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who should use Text Launcher?: Text Launcher is an open-source project built for android users seeking minimal launchers.
Is Text Launcher free?: Yes — Text Launcher is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Text Launcher run on?: Text Launcher runs on the web and Android.
Is Text Launcher still maintained?: Unverified. Text Launcher has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to Text Launcher?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Last Launcher, Launcher, and Slauncher.Last Launcher Launcher Slauncher
Who makes Text Launcher?: Text Launcher is developed by Ademar Alves de Oliveira.
Is Text Launcher open source?: Yes — Text Launcher is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Web
License: Open Source
Built for: Android users seeking minimal launchers
Model: Open source
Solves: Provides a lightweight, fast Android launcher for users who prefer a minimalist interface.

Registered as

Google Play: ademar.textlauncher

Developer

Ademar Alves de Oliveira

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 96
Indexed: 17 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 17 Jun 2026

Identity audit (11)

Slug: text-launcher-f-droid-free-and-open-source-android-app-rep-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 17 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/ademar.textlauncher

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