WinLaunch
The facts below are what the maker publishes about WinLaunch, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From WinLaunch's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| WinLaunch | Free | Free and open source; Windows launcher |
| Custom themes | — | Custom themes can be purchased; prices not stated on the page |
The facts
Each one read from WinLaunch's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- Default activation methods are Shift+Tab, moving the mouse to the upper-left screen corner, and double-clicking the middle mouse button.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The maker describes WinLaunch as highly customizable and says users can adjust their experience and use custom themes.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The About page says WinLaunch is software developed by Jens Roth.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Download and code
- The maker's download page links to downloads and source code, while the About page links to Discord, GitHub, and Patreon.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Folders
- Users can create folders by dragging one item onto another and rename folders by editing the title.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Launch targets
- Users can pin apps, files, directories, and links and launch them instantly.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Navigation
- Users can navigate multiple pages by dragging with either mouse button or using the scroll wheel.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker describes WinLaunch as free and open source, translated and maintained by the community.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WinLaunch is a Windows launcher inspired by macOS Launchpad for organizing and accessing apps and documents.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The published privacy policy applies to the website's online activities and says the site uses log files and cookies; it does not cover information collected offline or through other channels.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with questions to its Discord community.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Themes
- The themes page lists Yosemite, Yosemite Dark, Lion, Pirelli, Alien, Shelfs, and Mavericks themes and says custom themes can be purchased or unlocked by becoming a Patron.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform scope
- WinLaunch is presented as a launcher for Windows.checked 5 Oct 2026
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