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Albert vs Walker
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| Fact | Albert | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 8k | 3.1k |
| Latest | v35.1.0 | v2.17.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-25 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 44 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Alfred. Alternatives to Alfred →
Full replacementAlbertPlugins in C++ or Python. The licence forbids redistributing modified builds.
PartialWalkerWayland launcher for Linux with app search, calculator, clipboard history and custom providers.
Albert
- v35.1.02026-07-25_HotkeyDialog_ · Describe the supported key actions
- v35.0.02026-07-24_PluginsQueryHandler_ · Do not match plugins id
- v34.0.102026-02-13Widgets BoxModel · Warn on icon rendering taking too long
- v34.0.92026-02-13_widgetsboxmodel_ · Accidentially released dev branch
- v34.0.82026-02-13Python plugins · Dependent template breaks almost all builds
Walker
- v2.17.12026-09-24feat(desktopapps): support new edit action (56c9e2b)
- v2.17.02026-07-16bump version (42b3ed8)
- v2.16.22026-05-03fix: resolve crash/ghost window (#709) (93d44d1)
- v2.16.12026-04-27feat: add support for wayland ext_background effect (7b0cb0f)
- v2.16.02026-04-09fix: handle elephant listprovider change (8674ea8)
Albert
unsigned The latest release, v35.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Walker
✓ signed The latest release, v2.17.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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