Mako
Mako is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Privacy-first Android launcher designed for focus, speed, and simplicity. It has 266 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
- Android
- Kotlin
- Launchers & home screens
- Actively maintained
About Mako
Built entirely in native Kotlin, runs fully on-device, avoids tracking, and keeps distractions to a minimum by emphasizing clarity and intentional interaction.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds Mako from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is Mako?
Mako is a free, open-source launcher for Android. Privacy-first Android launcher designed for focus, speed, and simplicity. It has 266 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
Is Mako free and open source?
Yes. Mako's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install Mako?
You can install Mako from F-Droid (package com.rama.mako); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: 2026.54).
Is Mako still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 9, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Sep 12, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.