Nova Launcher gets a new owner and... ads

Nova Launcher has been sold to Instabridge, and the new owners are adding ads to the launcher's app drawer in the free version. Check it out!

Most Popular Nova Launcher Sold Again, Here are the Alternatives

Instabridge acquires Nova Launcher, and the latest update has alarmed users with the addition of Facebook Ads and Google AdMob trackers, raising serious privacy questions about the popular Android ...
Ars Technica

Nova Launcher, savior of cruft-filled Android phones, is on life support

Back in July 2022, when mobile app metrics firm Branch acquired the popular and well-regarded Nova Launcher for Android, the app’s site put up one of those self-directed FAQ posts about it. Under the ...
Android Authority

Smart Launcher has a message for grieving Nova Launcher users

The team at Smart Launcher has reached out to Nova users, promising them a new, familiar home. The launcher has some of the same features as Nova, and the team is also working on supporting backup ...