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A place to submit feature requests and bug reports for Niagara Launcher.

How to request a feature:

Please read our article on feature requests before submitting your feature request.

A feature should be...

  • Simple · Easy to configure and easy to use. As few settings & toggles as possible.

  • Impactful · Either appealing for many or necessary for some.

  • Universal · Has to work everywhere: in every country, on all phones.

  • Independent · Doesn’t add complexity if it’s not being used.

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  • Please provide a clear and concise description of the bug.

  • Always include steps to reproduce the bug.

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Auto-Switch Themes on a Schedule (Focus, Night & Weekend Modes)

The Feature: Add the ability to automatically transition between themes based on a user-defined schedule (time of day and/or day of the week). ​How It Works: Users can select a primary theme and an alternate "Scheduled Theme" (e.g., setting a start/end time or selecting specific days like Monday–Friday). The launcher handles the switch silently in the background. ​Use Cases & Impact: ​Deep Focus: Automatically switch to a minimal, monochrome theme during working hours to reduce app distractions. ​Work/Life Balance: Revert to a vibrant, colorful theme on weekends and evenings when off the clock. ​Digital Wellbeing: Trigger an ultra-minimal theme (e.g., dark mode, hidden icons) late at night to help wind down before bed. ​Why this fits Niagara Launcher's core design principles: ​Simple: Requires only a basic time/day toggle under the existing Theme settings. No complex conditional rules required. ​Impactful: Directly enhances productivity and digital wellbeing—two primary reasons users choose minimal launchers like Niagara. ​Independent: If a user doesn't set a schedule, the launcher behaves exactly as it does today. It adds zero complexity to the everyday user experience if left disabled. ​Universal: Time-based scheduling relies on standard system clocks, working flawlessly across all devices and regions.

Kartik Hariharan 23 days ago

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Feature Request

​Gesture navigation home screen redraw delay (~1 sec lag returning to home)

When using full-screen gesture navigation (swiping up from the bottom of the screen to return home), there is a ~1-second delay before Niagara's app list, favorites, and shortcuts appear on the screen. I am aware this issue commonly affects third-party launchers due to Android's gesture navigation implementation, but wanted to submit a report in case there are device-specific tweaks or recommendations for my setup. Steps to reproduce the behavior: Enable gesture navigation in Android System Settings. Set Niagara Launcher as the default home app. Open any application. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen. Observe the ~1-second delay/blank screen before Niagara's interface fully loads. Problem occurs with other Launchers: Yes (present in other 3rd-party launchers, but does NOT occur on the default stock launcher).

Radek 21 days ago

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Bug Reports

Option to Set Wallpaper Separately for Home Screen and Lock Screen

When I try to change the wallpaper (including using "Set as" from the Gallery), the image correctly opens in Niagara Launcher's wallpaper picker. However, there is no option to choose whether to apply the wallpaper to the Home screen, Lock screen, or Both. Currently, the wallpaper is automatically applied to both the Home screen and the Lock screen, with no way to select only one. Steps to Reproduce: Open an image in the Gallery. Tap Set as → Wallpaper. The image opens in Niagara Launcher's wallpaper screen. Apply the wallpaper. Expected Behaviour: Before applying the wallpaper, there should be options to set it as: Home screen only Lock screen only Both Home and Lock screens Actual Behaviour: The wallpaper is applied to both the Home screen and the Lock screen automatically, without giving the user a choice.

Suhaib Malik 24 days ago

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Bug Reports

Invisible UI setting

So, I feel this is fairly simple. Allowing a setting that lets you set a timer, like 10 seconds minimum, to 30 seconds max. When the timer reaches its end it makes the UI invisible showing the background only. Then to bring the UI back, you could tap the screen once or twice. The timer would reset if the screen is touched, that way it does not go invisible while in use. This should only affect the main screen where you see your list of favorites. Also, it picking up the phone could bring the UI back as well. That could be a toggle. Same as the 1 or 2 tap. A enable and disable toggle for the feature itself. Just an idea, as I use live video wallpapers, so moving backgrounds, and it would be a neat feature to have. I do not think I have come across this type of feature before.

Brandyn Oni 15 days ago

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Feature Request