Nova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbroken

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Nova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbroken

September 09, 2025, 02:58 AM

Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority
Nova Launcher, one of Android’s best customization tools, is shutting down for good.

Founder Kevin Barry made the announcement over the weekend, confirming that he’s leaving the company that owns Nova and that the launcher won’t be released as an open-source project.

Android fans are heartbroken about Nova’s shutdown, calling it a “legendary” app that contributed to the success of Android as a platform.

A beloved Android customization tool is coming to an end. Nova Launcher, long known for being one of the best third-party launchers you can get for your Android phones, is officially shutting down, and users who have relied on it for over a decade are mourning the loss.

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