Action Launcher: Pixel Edition
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Bringing Android Pie and Pixel Launcher to your phone, today.
- Rating
- 3.6
- 109K ratings
- Downloads
- 14.1M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 11
- 2026 · v53.0
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About Action Launcher: Pixel Edition
Action Launcher takes Pixel Launcher as a base, then adds a wealth of color, customizations and unique features so you can quickly and easily make your home screen shine!
Standout features include:
• All Pixel Launcher features: swipe up from your dock to reveal the new full screen All Apps mode, tint the dock, folder styles and more. Enabled by default, and available for free!
• Full customizable dock search box: Complete control to color and customize the search box and its icons to your heart's content!
• At a Glance widget: Quickly view the weather, date and your next calendar appointment!
• Adaptive icon support!
• App shortcuts: Use Android 8's app shortcuts on devices running Android 5.1 or later!
• An inbuilt weather widget!
• Google Discover integration for all!
• Full Notification Dots support.
• Quicktheme: marvel as your home screen is customized with the colors from your wallpaper.
• Shutters: swipe a shortcut to reveal an app's widget. Useful for previewing your inbox or Facebook feed without opening the app.
• Quickedit: have alternative icon suggestions instantly presented to you, without having to dig through icon packs.
• Smartsize icons: icons are automatically resized to match Material Design's recommended icon size.
• Covers: an innovative take on traditional folders. Tapping a Cover loads an app, swiping a Cover opens a hidden folder which you have customized.
• Use icon packs, scale icons, hide and rename apps and much more.
• Full phone, phablet and tablet support.
🏆 #1 on Android Central's "Best Android launchers of 2016" list! 👏
🏆 Awarded Google Play's best apps of 2015! 👏
Action Launcher allows you to import from your existing layout from other launchers such as Apex, Nova, Google Now Launcher, HTC Sense, Samsung/Galaxy TouchWiz and the stock Android launcher, so you'll instantly feel right at home.
Note: Some features require the Plus in-app upgrade.
Standout features include:
• All Pixel Launcher features: swipe up from your dock to reveal the new full screen All Apps mode, tint the dock, folder styles and more. Enabled by default, and available for free!
• Full customizable dock search box: Complete control to color and customize the search box and its icons to your heart's content!
• At a Glance widget: Quickly view the weather, date and your next calendar appointment!
• Adaptive icon support!
• App shortcuts: Use Android 8's app shortcuts on devices running Android 5.1 or later!
• An inbuilt weather widget!
• Google Discover integration for all!
• Full Notification Dots support.
• Quicktheme: marvel as your home screen is customized with the colors from your wallpaper.
• Shutters: swipe a shortcut to reveal an app's widget. Useful for previewing your inbox or Facebook feed without opening the app.
• Quickedit: have alternative icon suggestions instantly presented to you, without having to dig through icon packs.
• Smartsize icons: icons are automatically resized to match Material Design's recommended icon size.
• Covers: an innovative take on traditional folders. Tapping a Cover loads an app, swiping a Cover opens a hidden folder which you have customized.
• Use icon packs, scale icons, hide and rename apps and much more.
• Full phone, phablet and tablet support.
🏆 #1 on Android Central's "Best Android launchers of 2016" list! 👏
🏆 Awarded Google Play's best apps of 2015! 👏
Action Launcher allows you to import from your existing layout from other launchers such as Apex, Nova, Google Now Launcher, HTC Sense, Samsung/Galaxy TouchWiz and the stock Android launcher, so you'll instantly feel right at home.
Note: Some features require the Plus in-app upgrade.
What’s new
Version 53.0 · Updated October 11, 2026
Note: the minimum supported OS version is now Android 6.0 Marshmallow. New in v53.0 - compatibility and maintenance update: - Update to the latest Google Play billing system - Update various system libraries - Support devices using 16 KB memory pages
User reviews
Amazing Launcher
Gr8 Launcher
Nice
The best launcher out there. Reminds me of the now defunct Google Now Launcher. (RIP)
January
love it
Frequently asked questions
What are the standout features of Action Launcher: Pixel Edition?
Standout features of Action Launcher: Pixel Edition include All Pixel Launcher features, customizable dock search box, At a Glance widget, adaptive icon support, app shortcuts, inbuilt weather widget, Google Discover integration, full Notification Dots support, Quicktheme, shutters, Quickedit, smartsize icons, covers, and more.
Can I customize the search box and its icons in Action Launcher: Pixel Edition?
Yes, you have complete control to color and customize the search box and its icons to your heart's content in Action Launcher: Pixel Edition.
Does Action Launcher: Pixel Edition have weather widget?
Yes, Action Launcher: Pixel Edition has an inbuilt weather widget that allows you to quickly view the weather.
Can I use icon packs in Action Launcher: Pixel Edition?
Yes, you can use icon packs in Action Launcher: Pixel Edition.
Is Action Launcher: Pixel Edition compatible with Android 8's app shortcuts?
Yes, Action Launcher: Pixel Edition supports Android 8's app shortcuts on devices running Android 5.1 or later.
Can I import my layout from other launchers to Action Launcher: Pixel Edition?
Yes, you can import your existing layout from other launchers such as Apex, Nova, Google Now Launcher, HTC Sense, Samsung/Galaxy TouchWiz, and the stock Android launcher to Action Launcher: Pixel Edition.
Are there any features that require in-app upgrade in Action Launcher: Pixel Edition?
Yes, some features in Action Launcher: Pixel Edition require the Plus in-app upgrade.
Alternatives to Action Launcher: Pixel Edition
Looking for apps like Action Launcher: Pixel Edition? Here are 6 similar Android apps on Google Play. The highest rated is Microsoft Launcher (4.7/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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Nova Launcher 4.4
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Pear Launcher 4.1
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POCO Launcher 2.0 - Customize, 4.5
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Square Home 4.5
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Microsoft Launcher 4.7
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ADW Launcher 2 4.0
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Launcher: Pixel Edition | 3.6 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Nova Launcher | 4.4 / 5 | Free | 100,000,000+ | Oct 7, 2026 | Compare |
| Pear Launcher | 4.1 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Jun 2, 2026 | Compare |
| POCO Launcher 2.0 - Customize, | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 100,000,000+ | Mar 13, 2023 | Compare |
| Square Home | 4.5 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Oct 20, 2026 | Compare |
| Microsoft Launcher | 4.7 / 5 | Free | 50,000,000+ | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| ADW Launcher 2 | 4.0 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Sep 15, 2018 | Compare |
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