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Ulauncher vs Walker
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| Fact | Ulauncher | Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 4.5k | 3.1k |
| Latest | 5.16.2 | v2.17.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-25 |
| Release cadence | about 12 days between releases | about 44 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 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 replacementUlauncherLinux only, with extensions written in Python.
PartialWalkerWayland launcher for Linux with app search, calculator, clipboard history and custom providers.
Ulauncher
- v6.0.0-beta352026-09-21Add display_backend setting with preferences dropdown (39b58d1)pre-release
- 5.16.22026-09-17Small release to make sure switching back and forth between Ulauncher v5 and v6 won't lose your settings (affected 3 re…
- 5.16.12026-09-01Remove noisy debug log for incomplete hotkey input (247ad0b)
- 5.16.02026-08-24The app previously left new users in a dead-end if they used Wayland (which now most users do). Now we made some change…
- v6.0.0-beta342026-07-28Calculator: Autocomplete partial function and constant names (#1780)pre-release
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)
Ulauncher
unsigned The latest release, 5.16.2, 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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