Changelog

BuhoLaunchpad Release Notes

See what’s new, improved, and fixed in the latest versions.

Version 1.2.1 Release Notes - Nov 24, 2025

New Features

  • Added Italian localization.

Improvements

  • Updated how we read app bundle details so localized names and categories show up more reliably when scanning your apps.

Version 1.2.0 Release Notes - Nov 19, 2025

New Features

  • Customize your grid with the rows and columns you prefer for a layout that fits you.

Improvements

  • Smoother four-finger and swipe gestures, plus quicker open/close animations.
  • Cleaner search that trims extra spaces, adds apps from /Users/Shared/Applications, and hides BuhoLaunchpad from the results.
  • Clearer layout settings with localized text and a note about the default grid size.

Bug Fixes

  • The app list refreshes when app folders change, so new or moved apps show up right away.
  • Added a confirmation before resetting layouts and removed the old reset toggle to avoid accidental changes.

Version 1.1.9 Release Notes - Nov 14, 2025

Improvements

  • Improved French translations so menus and tips read naturally.

Bug Fixes

  • Much more smooth movement when reopening after changing icon styles.
  • The macOS "Show Desktop" gesture works right away after you close the launcher.

Version 1.1.8 Release Notes - Nov 11, 2025

New Features

  • Swipe on the trackpad to move between pages smoothly.

Version 1.1.7 Release Notes - Nov 7, 2025

Improvements

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.1.6 Release Notes - Nov 5, 2025

Improvements

  • The search bar now looks better on macOS 26.1.

Version 1.1.5 Release Notes - Nov 5, 2025

Improvements

  • Improved translations and names, plus layouts tuned for dark icons and notch screens.
  • Ability to locate more apps, including those in ~/Applications, so your list feels complete.

Bug Fixes

  • App positions stay put even when you remove one of several versions.
  • No more blank items after importing setups, and group renaming works without errors.
  • Imports handle file paths with spaces, and app stats track correctly.

Version 1.1.4 Release Notes - Oct 31, 2025

New Features

  • Move between pages by dragging or using keyboard shortcuts for quicker browsing.
  • Set page shortcuts that don’t conflict with other apps, with a simpler recorder in Settings.
  • Ready for macOS 14 and comes with refreshed translations (including German).

Improvements

  • Sturdier shortcut handling for smoother use.

Bug Fixes

  • Cleaned up duplicate items, fixed group-name edits, and closed windows properly when a sheet was open.

Version 1.1.2 Release Notes - Oct 28, 2025

New Features

  • The launcher opens on the screen where your cursor is, making multi-display use effortless.

Improvements

  • Dragging apps to the row edges feels smoother.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issues with duplicate apps and made sure the Settings window always opens.

Version 1.1.1 Release Notes - Oct 27, 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Activation status now updates reliably after registeration.

Version 1.1.0 Release Notes - Oct 24, 2025

New Features

  • Import your existing Launchpad layout to get started quickly.

Improvements

  • Clearer steps and warnings during import so you pick the right items.

Bug Fixes

  • Removed empty items after imports and made update checks more dependable.

Version 1.0.0 Release Notes - Oct 23, 2025

New Features

  • First release: grid and paged launcher with page dots, grouping, and tap-to-open apps.
  • Quick search with instant results (including Pinyin) and clear “No Results” feedback.
  • Handy shortcuts: toggle the launcher, auto-start, open settings, show in Finder, view version info, or quit.

Improvements

  • Smoother open/close, cleaner layout, and icons/names that follow your system language automatically.
  • Easier drag-and-drop for sorting and grouping, with a helper that opens apps cleanly in the background.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed mismatched icon sizes, window closing glitches, drag-and-drop hiccups, and group layout issues to keep things stable.