Categories / Launchers, Docks and automation
Launchers, Docks and automation
1.4%of all Mac app installs in the last 30 days: 29,317 installs. Its share is down from 1.5% in the two months before.
App launchers, Dock replacements, keyboard customizers and automation.
Over time
Installs in this category at each recorded 30-day window.
Share of installs
Average share in each period.
- Oct 28 – Jul 291.5%
- Jul 30 – Sep 271.5%
- Sep 28 – Oct 28, 20261.4% −6%
The most installed launchers, docks and automation
63 apps, ranked by installs in the last 30 days.
Launchers, Docks and automation
| # | App | Installs, 30 days | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  RaycastControl your tools with a few keystrokes | 8,206 | −22% |
| 2 |  AlfredApplication launcher and productivity software | 2,248 | −18% |
| 3 |  EspansoCross-platform Text Expander written in Rust | 790 | −20% |
| 4 |  BetterTouchToolTool to customise input devices and automate computer systems | 745 | −18% |
| 5 |  KeyCluFind shortcuts for any installed application | 584 | −24% |
| 6 | SolLauncher & command palette | 306 | −10% |
| 7 |  OpenClipInstant actions for selected text | 243 | +223% |
| 8 |  HyperkeyConvert your caps lock key or any of your modifier keys to the hyper key | 237 | −31% |
| 9 |  VicinaeApplication launcher and command palette | 222 | +11% |
| 10 |  LaunchOSLaunchpad alternative | 204 | −23% |
| 11 |  Tungsten EdgeWindow-oriented taskbar that replaces the Dock | 197 | +371% |
| 12 |  Forel NEWRule-based file automation | 184 | New |
| 13 |  The low-tech guys ClingInstant fuzzy finder for files including system and hidden files | 182 | +16% |
| 14 |  PopClipUsed to access context-specific actions when text is selected | 170 | −43% |
| 15 | Cardinal SearchFastest file searching tool | 165 | +4% |
| 16 |  HomerowKeyboard shortcuts for every button on your screen | 165 | −43% |
| 17 |  SupaSidebarArc-like sidebar to save links, files and folders from any browser | 150 | +12% |
| 18 |  DockFlowManage Dock presets and switch between them instantly | 139 | −19% |
| 19 |  Keyboard MaestroAutomation software | 137 | −43% |
| 20 |  TaskbarWindows-style taskbar as a Dock replacement | 128 | +63% |
| 21 |  HazelAutomated organisation | 119 | −43% |
| 22 |  LaunchieLaunchpad replacement | 112 | +108% |
| 23 |  DockDoor ProDock replacement with widgets, profiles and window previews | 102 | +227% |
| 24 |  HotkeyClash NEWKeyboard shortcut conflict detector | 100 | New |
| 25 |  TunaApplication launcher | 89 | −8% |
| 26 | Leader KeyApplication launcher | 77 | −11% |
| 27 | uBarDock replacement and taskbar | 42 | +212% |
| 28 | ActiveDockCustomizable dock, application launcher, dock replacement | 40 | +1% |
| 29 | DockFixDock replacement | 40 | +25% |
| 30 | SparkShortcut manager | 39 | −19% |
| 31 | dmenu-macKeyboard-only application launcher | 35 | +394% |
| 32 | Notomo NEWMarkdown shortcuts, quick actions and AI for Apple Notes | 29 | New |
| 33 | SaltAutomation and infrastructure management engine | 28 | −44% |
| 34 | EEZ StudioVisual tool for GUI development and T&M automation | 23 | −34% |
| 35 | HapiGoApplication launcher and productivity software | 23 | −28% |
| 36 | KeyCueFinds, learns and remembers keyboard shortcuts | 21 | −20% |
| 37 | BunchAutomation tool | 18 | −49% |
| 38 | SpaceLauncherApp launcher/switcher | 17 | −29% |
| 39 | iCanHazShortcutShortcut manager | 15 | −27% |
| 40 | FlyKeyOne-click display of shortcuts | 14 | +394% |
| 41 | CustomShortcutsCustomise menu item keyboard shortcuts | 13 | −37% |
| 42 | Keyboard CowboyKeyboard shortcut utility | 13 | −34% |
| 43 | Autodesk EAGLEElectronic design automation software | 12 | −37% |
| 44 | ManicoApp launcher and switcher | 12 | −15% |
| 45 | KeysmithCreate custom keyboard shortcuts for anything | 9 | −9% |
| 46 | SnippetySnippet manager & text expander | 9 | −51% |
| 47 | Happy Hacking Keyboard Studio Keymap ToolCustomize keymap, shortcuts, and gesture pad behavior on HHKB Studio | 8 | −13% |
| 48 | CharmstoneApp launcher and switcher | 6 | −23% |
| 49 | Rocket TypistText expander for common phrases | 5 | −56% |
| 50 | TricksterQuickly access recently changed or modified files with a keyboard shortcut | 5 | +18% |
| 51 | TypeIt4MeText expander | 5 | +135% |
| 52 | BobHelperHelper tool designed for Bob to solve the shortcut key issue | 4 | −57% |
| 53 | BowtieControl your music with customisable shortcuts | 4 | −80% |
| 54 | Browser ActionsShortcuts for your browser | 4 | −44% |
| 55 | Katalon StudioTest automation solution | 4 | −60% |
| 56 | ShowMeYourHotKeysShow applications menu items hotkeys | 4 | +13% |
| 57 | MjolnirLightweight automation and productivity app | 3 | +41% |
| 58 | OverflowVisual application launcher | 3 | +6% |
| 59 | ShortcutoriOS shortcuts editor | 3 | −47% |
| 60 | GauntletOpen-source cross-platform application launcher | 2 | +182% |
| 61 | kogiQAUI automation tool using natural language descriptions | 2 | +182% |
| 62 | KunkunApp launcher | 2 | +182% |
| 63 | KeyCombinerInstant shortcut lookup | 1 | −72% |
5 developer tools in this category
Developer tools
| # | App | Installs, 30 days | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HammerspoonDesktop automation application | 7,396 | +21% |
| 2 |  Karabiner Elements CLIKeyboard customiser | 5,372 | −2% |
| 3 | Alfred (4)Application launcher and productivity software | 13 | −13% |
| 4 | Alfred (prerelease)Application launcher and productivity software | 9 | +41% |
| 5 | BetterTouchTool (alpha)Tool to customise input devices and automate computer systems | 9 | −21% |
Install counts come from Homebrew, a free tool many Mac users install apps with, so they describe those people, not every Mac owner. How we count