What’s new
4 configurable tap zones
75+ actions to choose from
More control over gestures
R8 enabled for smaller release builds
Quick answer
Launch apps or quick actions from the status bar or anywhere on your screen
Tapbar turns the area around the status bar clock into a tap zone you control. Tap it to open an app or run a quick action, without opening the app drawer.
GESTURES - Single tap, double tap, triple tap and long press, each with its own app, action or app shortcut - Four independent tap zones, each with its own position, size and gestures
ACTIONS - Open any installed app or app shortcut - 75+ quick actions: flashlight, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, battery, sound, location, data usage, screenshot, power menu and more
SMART BEHAVIOR - Pause Tapbar in the apps you choose, with a searchable filter list - Optional start on boot - Haptic feedback: buzz on every tap, or when the action runs - Light and dark themes - Reset all settings with one slide
PRIVACY - Works completely offline. Tapbar has no internet permission, no ads, no trackers and no analytics. - The optional accessibility service is only used to place the tap zone over the status bar and to know which app is in front, so Tapbar can pause in apps you block. It does not read screen content. - Without the accessibility service, Tapbar uses the overlay permission instead.
PERMISSIONS - Display over other apps: Draws the tap zone - Accessibility service: Places the zone on the status bar and detects the foreground app - Notifications: Shows the service notification - Do Not Disturb access and Modify system settings: Only for the actions that need them - See all apps: Lists your apps in the app picker - Start at boot: Optional auto start
Tapbar is free and open source under the MIT license.
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tapbar?
Launch apps or quick actions from the status bar or anywhere on your screen
Who develops Tapbar?
Tapbar is developed by Earendel.
Which Android version does Tapbar require?
Tapbar requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of Tapbar?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.6.
Which license does Tapbar use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for Tapbar?
https://github.com/Earendel-lab/Tapbar
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