Dock
Look for the Launchpad icon in your Dock. If it is not there, the shortcut may have been removed.
Where is Launchpad on Mac?
Where is Launchpad on Mac? Depending on your macOS version, it may be in the Dock, Applications folder, Spotlight search, or a keyboard/trackpad shortcut. If you want a stable Launchpad-style grid back, Facet is built for that workflow.
Places to check first.
Applications
Open the Applications folder and search for Launchpad or your installed apps directly.
Spotlight
Use Spotlight to search for Launchpad or the app you want to open.
If Launchpad is missing from the Dock.
A missing Dock icon does not always mean Launchpad is gone. It may only mean the Dock shortcut was removed, or your macOS version changed how app launching is exposed. If what you really want is a visual app grid that stays available, Facet gives you a dedicated Mac app launcher with folders, search, and Launchpad layout import.
- Use this page for the question “where is the Launchpad on Mac?”
- Use the macOS Tahoe Launchpad guide for Tahoe/macOS 26-specific searches.
- Use the Launchpad replacement guide if you want an ongoing replacement.