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Walker vs Wox
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| Fact | Walker | Wox |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.1k | 27k |
| Latest | v2.17.1 | v2.4.6 |
| Last push | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 44 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Alfred. Alternatives to Alfred →
PartialWalkerWayland launcher for Linux with app search, calculator, clipboard history and custom providers.
Full replacementWoxRuns on macOS as well as Windows and Linux, with plugins in Python or Node.js.
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)
Walker
✓ signed The latest release, v2.17.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Wox
unsigned The latest release, v2.4.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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