The Android launcher that starts with search.

Q: How do I install Piko?

Download the APK from the latest GitHub release, install it, then press Home and choose Piko as your default launcher.

Piko is a tiny, open-source launcher. Type to open an app, call a contact, do the maths, convert a currency or ask your favourite search engine or AI. No ads, no tracking, about 80 KB.

Download APK View on GitHub

Android 8.0+ · MIT license · zero dependencies

Piko inline calculator answering 12*8+4 = 100

Everything within one search bar

Piko is built around the thing you do most: find something fast.

Search-first

Opens on search. Results learn from your choices and launch history.

Calculator & currency

Type 12*8+4 or 100 usd to eur and get the answer instantly.

Web & AI in one tap

Google, Brave, DuckDuckGo, Bing, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or any custom URL.

Smart contacts

Search by name or number; call, SMS, WhatsApp message or call per result.

Customise apps

Rename apps, add search tags, set custom icons, and hide what you don't need.

Home grid & widgets

Configurable columns, rows and pages with resizable widgets.

Tiny & private

Pure Android SDK. No analytics, ads or trackers. Contacts permission is optional.

Open source

MIT licensed, built and signed by GitHub Actions on every release.

Screenshots

Captured on a Moto G7 Play.

Long-press menu

Menu to add apps and widgets — Add apps & widgets

App search results with highlighted matches — App search

Inline currency conversion from USD to EUR — Currency conversion

Search the web row with Google, Brave, DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT and Claude buttons — Web & AI search

Layout and behaviour settings — Settings

Reorderable list of web search engines and AI chats — Engines & AI chats

Contact action button settings — Contact actions

FAQ

How do I install Piko?

Download the APK from the latest release, install it, then press Home and choose Piko as your default launcher.

Which Android versions are supported?

Android 8.0 (API 26) and newer.

Does Piko collect any data?

No. Everything stays on your device. The only network request Piko makes itself is for currency rates. See the privacy notes.

Is the contacts permission required?

No. Decline it and apps, calculator, currency and web search still work.

Can I use ChatGPT, Claude or my own search engine?

Yes. Enable the built-in engines or add any site that accepts a query in its URL.