5 Best Pixel Launcher Alternatives on Android

Google offered a standard Android experience on the Nexus range before the Pixel product line was launched. With the launch of the premium Pixel range, the company began to provide a slightly customized Pixel user interface out of the box. Fortunately, other owners of Android phones can still try the Pixel Launcher alternatives to enjoy a similar experience.

Google continues to add a bunch of pixel-centric features to store Android. But what if you don't want a Pixel device and you aren't an original Android fan either? This is where Android launchers come in.

While Google was making changes and modifications to Pixel UI, launchers such as Nova, Action, Lawnchair, etc. have started to implement a similar style in the customization options.

No matter which Android phone a user opts for, with the help of Android launchers, one can imitate and enjoy the Pixel experience on his Samsung or OnePlus. In this article, we have compiled the five best alternatives to the pixel launcher that you can use without compromising on functionality and customization. Let's start.

1. Action Launcher

Right after launching the Pixel launcher, the action launcher quickly integrated most of Pixel's functionality into the app.

To fully adopt a Pixel experience, go to Action Settings and make the following changes.

Go to the quick bar> activate the action search and set the color to white. Now go to the app drawer> Advanced> toggle search bar for a pixel as a search menu in the app drawer.

To use the Google feed, you need to download the Action launcher plugin to access news and information with a simple swipe.

Other features include Action bash (similar to digital wellness), a host of personalization options, Quickdrawer, the ability to hide apps, floating widgets and much more.

I like the way the action launcher offers several ways to launch an app from Quickdrawer and covers on the home screen.

The action launcher is free. Premium features will cost you $ 5.

Download Action Launcher for Android

Download Action Google Plugin

2. Nova Launcher

Number two on the list is fan-favorite Nova Launcher. Unlike Action, Nova offers a basic home configuration. So you have to tinker a lot to get a Pixel experience.

For the home screen, go to Nova settings> Home screen> Search and set the placement to Dock (under the icons). You can also change the style of the search bar and even the default search engine.

Now go to the app drawer and change the top bar to a clean Google search widget similar to Pixel phones.

It is not a Pixel experience if the Google feed menu is missing. Nova has implemented a workaround here. You need to download the Nova companion app and Google Home will start to appear on the home screen.

Other features include a plethora of customization options (what Nova is known for), gestures, Sesame shortcuts, and more.

The most important aspect of the Nova launcher is that the application allows you to modify every little detail of a launcher at the discretion of the user. Whether it's the home screen, the application drawer, the dock or gestures, you can change each option in the Settings menu.

The app is free, but the premium features will cost you $ 3.

Download Nova Launcher for Android

Download Nova Google Companion

3. Lawn Launcher

The lounge chair launcher is the closest Pixel experience you can get out of the box. By default, it has adopted a search bar menu at the bottom, date, time, an event widget at the top and a similar search bar in the app drawer.

Head to the settings and all the possible options are available at your fingertips. You can change the theme, change the function at a glance, change the style of the dock, add Bing or DuckDuckGo as a search engine and play with gestures.

Lawnchair also offers a Google feed plug-in to access the Google-themed menu on the home screen.

One of the best features of the Lawnchair launcher is its simplicity. It is ready to launch from the start. There is no need to go through countless options like Nova and Action Launcher.

The app is completely free and ad-free, which further softens the transaction.

Download Lawnchair Launcher for Android

Download Lawnchair Google Plugin

5. Rootless Launcher

Download the Rootless Launcher if you're planning to get rid of tons of settings and options and just want a clean Pixel experience out of the box.

Rootless takes a minimal route. Even applying the settings is strangely similar to the Pixel Home Launcher settings. The feature list includes notification points, a feature at a glance, Google app support, different icon shapes, icon styles and themes.

The Rootless Launcher is limited in terms of options and customization features, but does the job for a beginner. The app is free.

Download Rootless Launcher for Android

Note: Right now, Android 10 gestures don't work well with third-party launchers. So if you intend to use one of them, the navigation will revert to the three button style.

The Pixel Experience

As you can see from the list above, each launcher has its advantages and disadvantages compared to its rivals. The action launcher is packed with features and receives frequent updates. Nova launcher is a king of personalization. Lawnchair is free and makes a solid case with a lot of functions. Evie is free from Google services and Rootless is perfect for beginners.

Then: Nova and Action are close competitors. Read the post below to find a perfect comparison between the two.