Bring back Classic Launchpad on macOS Tahoe

Launchpad Toggle lets you switch between Classic Launchpad and the new Tahoe Apps with one click. Safe backups, clear restart prompt, and a gorgeous liquid‑glass icon. Free and open source with signed binaries.

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See how it works

• Free and open source • Signed binaries • Requires admin password

Tahoe Apps

Enabled

Real Tahoe Apps interface. Toggle above to switch back to Classic Launchpad.

Built for safety & simplicity

One click to switch, sensible backups, and guidance to restart so changes stick.

One‑click toggle

Switch between Classic Launchpad and Tahoe Apps instantly.

Automatic backup

We snapshot the existing plist before any change.

Restart guidance

Clear prompt to restart so the feature flag takes effect.

Native feel

Liquid‑glass visuals, Apple‑like polish.

Free & open source

Source available on GitHub; free, signed binaries and support are provided.

Offline by default

No telemetry unless you opt‑in.

How it works

Step 1

Detect your current state

We read the SpotlightUI feature flag to see what's active.

Step 2

Safe toggle with backup

Before writing or removing the plist, a timestamped backup is created.

Step 3

Restart to apply

We prompt you to restart so the change applies system‑wide.

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FAQ

Does this modify system files? ▾

It writes or removes a feature‑flag plist at /Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain/SpotlightUI.plist, with a backup.

Will I always need to restart? ▾

A full restart is the most reliable way for the change to take effect across the system.

Is it reversible? ▾

Yes. You can switch back anytime; your previous setting is backed up with a timestamp.

What about the new Spotlight features? ▾

Important caveat: Enabling Classic Launchpad will also revert the revamped macOS Spotlight to its older version. For a supercharged Spotlight experience, we recommend Raycast — a powerful launcher that enhances your productivity beyond what system Spotlight offers.