BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.5.0 Release Notes - Feb 12, 2026
We're excited to announce all new version of BuhoLaunchpad version 1.5.0. This update brings refined Dock integration, enhanced Launchpad app visual polish, and several experience improvements to make your app launching experience more seamless and visually comfortable than ever.
Here's what's new and improved:
New Features
- Dock Integration & Management - BuhoLaunchpad now fully supports Dock display and interaction when launched. Experience smoother transitions and more intuitive control.
- The Option to Hide or Display Dock - Prefer a cleaner launchpad interface? You can now easily hide or display Dock via Settings — giving you full flexibility to customize your workflow.
Improvements
- Optimized Icon Scaling - We've fine-tuned the icon sizing to more closely match the visual proportions of the native macOS Launchpad. Icons now appear more balanced and natural, creating a more cohesive and familiar visual experience.
Bug Fixes
- Some minor bug fixes and stability improvements
BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.4.1 Release Notes - Jan 19, 2026
We’re excited to introduce BuhoLaunchpad 1.4.1. This update makes organizing your apps even easier, helping you manage your LaunchPad faster and with less effort.
New Feature
- Quick Move to Group: You can now right-click an app and move it directly into an existing group. No more tedious drag-and-drop—organizing your LaunchPad is now quicker and more effortless than ever.
BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.4.0 Release Notes - Jan 16, 2026
We’re excited to bring you BuhoLaunchpad version 1.4.0. This update introduces more flexible app management and layout switching features, while also improving the overall user experience to make LaunchPad faster, smoother, and more reliable.
Here’s what’s new and improved:
New Features
- Layout Management & Quick Switching: You can now create and manage multiple layouts for different scenarios, and switch between them quickly with a right-click for improved workflow. The Reset Layout feature lets you restore the default layout with a single click, making it easy to tidy up your interface. Supports local backup and restore for layouts, so you can sync your setup across multiple devices.
- Hide Apps & Centralized Management: Right-click to hide apps you don’t need in LaunchPad, and manage them in the Hidden Apps section in Settings, keeping your workspace clean and organized.
Improvements
- Relaunch BuhoLaunchpad: Added a Relaunch BuhoLaunchpad option in both the right-click menu and the General tab in Settings, allowing you to quickly recover LaunchPad if it becomes unresponsive or slow.
- More Accurate App Names: Optimized app name detection so that names display correctly, even if they’ve been changed in the system.
BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.3.6 Release Notes - Jan 8, 2026
We’re happy to bring you BuhoLaunchpad version 1.3.6. This update introduces one of the most-anticipated features—Hot Corner—giving you more intuitive and flexible ways to access your apps.
Here’s what’s new and improved:
New Feature
- Launch with Hot Corner: You can now assign any of your screen's four corners to instantly trigger BuhoLaunchpad. Move your cursor to the chosen corner, and your app grid appears seamlessly—perfect for quick access without memorizing a shortcut or gesture.
BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.3.5 Release Notes - Dec 25, 2025
We’re thrilled to introduce BuhoLaunchpad version 1.3.5, a focused update that brings a highly requested feature to the forefront—keyboard navigation. This enhancement is designed to make your workflow faster and more efficient than ever.
Here’s what’s new:
New Feature
- Keyboard Navigation Support: You can now navigate and control BuhoLaunchpad entirely with your keyboard. Use the arrow keys to browse through your apps and press Enter to launch your selection instantly. This allows for quick, hands-on keyboard operation without needing to reach for the mouse.
BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.3.4 Release Notes - Dec 22, 2025
We're excited to announce BuhoLaunchpad version 1.3.4. This release introduces intuitive keyboard navigation, refines the search experience, and addresses several bugs to ensure a smoother, faster, and more reliable app-launching experience.
Here’s what’s new and improved:
Improvements
- Enhanced Search Functionality: We’ve fine-tuned the search algorithm for faster, more accurate results.
- Search by App Name Initials: Quickly find apps by typing their initials. For example, type “AS” to find “App Store.”
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Mouse Click Failure: Resolved a rare issue where mouse clicks might not register within the app.
- Removed Self from App List: BuhoLaunchpad no longer incorrectly appears in the main application list.
- Fixed Duplicate App Display During Operations: Eliminated duplicate app icons that could appear during installation or update processes.
BuhoLaunchpad Version 1.3.3 Release Notes - Dec 18, 2025
We're pleased to present BuhoLaunchpad version 1.3.3. This update sharpens the search experience and resolves a few specific bugs to keep your app launching smooth and clutter-free.
Here’s what’s new and improved:
Improvements
- Smarter App Search: App Search supports matching by app name initials and features improved alphabet recognition. Find your applications faster and more accurately, especially when searching with abbreviations or app names.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Duplicate App Entries: Resolved an issue that could cause duplicate icons to appear temporarily while applications were installing or updating.
- Fixed BuhoLaunchpad in App List: BuhoLaunchpad itself will no longer incorrectly appear within its own application list.
- Other Minor Fixes: Includes fixes for other known minor issues to enhance overall stability.
Version 1.3.2 Release Notes - Dec 17, 2025
We're pleased to bring you BuhoLaunchpad version 1.3.2. This maintenance release focuses on refining reliability and fixing specific issues to ensure your app launching experience remains consistently smooth and dependable.
Here's what's improved in this update:
Improvements
- More Reliable App Detection: The application now more reliably detects newly installed or updated apps, ensuring your launchpad is always up-to-date.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed App Icon Availability: Resolved a rare issue where an app icon could incorrectly appear as unavailable immediately after the app itself was updated.
- Fixed Trackpad Scrolling: Addressed an occasional issue that could cause abnormal or unresponsive scrolling behavior when using the trackpad to navigate pages.
- Fixed Layout Refresh in Edit Mode: Corrected a display issue where the grid layout might not refresh correctly while dragging icons in edit mode.
- Other known bug fixes
Version 1.3.1 Release Notes - December 13, 2025
Bug Fixes
- Other known issues fixes.
Version 1.3.0 Release Notes - December 10, 2025
We’re excited to bring you BuhoLaunchpad version 1.3.0! This update is driven by hundreds of user feedbacks, aiming to refine the product and ultimately deliver much improved Launchpad experience. The highlights include mouse wheel scrolling issue fix, significantly improved responsiveness, reduced lag/frame drops, and squashes several pesky bugs.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s new:
🚀 Enhancements
- Stable Mouse Wheel Scrolling: Fixed an issue where mouse wheel scrolling for page navigation could become unresponsive (mistakenly blocked by Mos app).
- Performance Optimizations: Significantly improved responsiveness and reduced lag/frame drops by minimizing unnecessary icon rendering and UI updates.
- Smoother Animations: Opening/closing folders and switching pages now feels faster and more fluid, enhancing the overall visual polish.
- Improved App Detection: Apps that were previously missing from the launcher due to identifier issues should now appear correctly.
- New Korean Interface: BuhoLaunchpad now speaks Korean! We've added full localization support for our Korean-speaking users.
🐝 Bug Fixes
- Other known issues fixes.
Version 1.2.3 Release Notes - Dec 8, 2025
New Features
- Added Spanish localization.
Version 1.2.2 Release Notes - Nov 27, 2025
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the Steam installed apps did not appear correctly in Launchpad.
- Improved mouse scroll handling to address page scrolling occasionally stop responding.
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.