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KISS Launcher
What it is
KISS Launcher is a free Android launcher that helps users find apps and contacts by typing in a search box. Its search adapts based on use. The maker describes the app as under 500 KB, requiring nearly no memory, and optimized for battery life. KISS is published under the GPL; users may change, package, and distribute it subject to sharing changes back. Documentation covers search providers, gestures, themes, tags, favorites, history modes, and widgets. The privacy policy says the app has no internet access and does not collect, store, or transmit personal data. Preferences and history remain on the device and can be cleared by clearing app data or uninstalling. Contacts are read on-device for search. Calling requires an explicit user request, while call history is optional and disabled by default. The policy says KISS uses no third-party services, analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking tools. Downloads are linked through Google Play and F-Droid. Cloud sync is not available.
For and against
For
- Search adapts based on use.
- Preferences and history are stored locally.
- Call history is optional and off by default.
- Documentation covers themes, gestures, and widgets.
Against
- Cloud sync is not available.
- Contacts are read on-device for search.
- GPL distribution requires sharing changes back.
The verdict
KISS Launcher centers app and contact discovery on an adaptive search box, with customization guidance and local data handling. Its lack of cloud sync and GPL sharing condition are worth noting.
Who it suits
It may suit Android users who want a search-led launcher with local preferences and history. It is also for users comfortable with GPL software and no cloud sync.
Plans and prices
Free
Free Android launcher · GPL
Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.kisslauncher.com
On the record
- Adaptive search
- The launcher learns from use to make finding items faster.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Battery
- The maker says KISS is optimized for battery life.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The documentation covers search providers, gestures, themes, tags, favorites, history modes, and widgets.help.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The privacy policy identifies Matthieu Bacconnier as the Android app developer.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Donation limits
- Donations do not entitle contributors to anything or increase the chance of a requested feature being developed.help.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker links to Google Play and F-Droid for downloads.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Lightweight
- The maker describes KISS as requiring nearly no memory to run and being under 500 KB.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- On-device data
- App preferences and history are stored locally and can be cleared by clearing app data or uninstalling.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Open source
- KISS is published under the GPL and users can change, package, and distribute it subject to sharing changes back.help.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- Contacts are read on-device for search, calling requires an explicit user request, and call history is optional and disabled by default.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app has no internet access and does not collect, store, or transmit personal data.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- KISS is an Android launcher that helps users find apps and contacts by typing in a search box.help.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides documentation and FAQ pages and lists [email protected] for privacy questions.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Third-party services
- The privacy policy says KISS uses no third-party services, analytics, advertising SDKs, or tracking tools.kisslauncher.com · read 4 Oct 2026
