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Flow Launcher vs Walker
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| Fact | Flow Launcher | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 16k | 3.1k |
| Latest | v2.1.4 | v2.17.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-09-25 |
| Release cadence | about 46 days between releases | about 44 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors 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 replacementFlow LauncherRuns on Windows rather than macOS, with plugins in the place of workflows.
PartialWalkerWayland launcher for Linux with app search, calculator, clipboard history and custom providers.
Flow Launcher
- v2.1.42026-09-20Fixed Firefox bookmark loading when profiles.ini uses different line endings.
- v2.1.32026-06-08=============
- v2.1.22026-05-10=============
- v2.1.12026-03-09=============
- v2.1.02026-02-24We have moved to a new UI framework, themes with namespaces pointing to will no longer work. Please update your themes…
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)
Flow Launcher
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Walker
✓ signed The latest release, v2.17.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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