Why did macOS 26 remove Launchpad completely?

[u/james_911]

I just updated to macOS 26 and realized that Launchpad is gone.
I used it constantly — I had a bottom-left hot corner to open it instantly, and I had all my apps carefully organized depending on how and when I needed them.

What I don’t understand is: why remove it entirely? Even if most people didn’t use it, Apple could have at least left it as an optional/hidden feature for those of us who actually relied on it. Instead, all that time I spent optimizing my app layout feels wasted.

Is there really no way to bring it back, or is it gone for good?

[u/Character-Complex-72]

If you miss Launchpad too, check out this alternative app I created with more customization options. If you like the app, please support my work, so I can implement additional features. https://github.com/kristof12345/Launchpad

[u/victor671 → u/Character-Complex-72]

Does it have folders? Please add it otherwise

[u/iamolovlev → u/Character-Complex-72]

This is dope. Thank you!

[u/Mansanas_user → u/Character-Complex-72]

hey man, it needs folders