Launchpad and Spotlight privacy
Hide Mac apps from Launchpad without deleting your setup.
Launchpad is the place people check when they want to see what is installed. If a Mac is shared, borrowed, or presented, Launchpad can reveal personal apps even when the Dock looks clean.
Dock cleanup is not enough
An app can be absent from the Dock and still appear as a clear Launchpad tile.
Uninstalling is too heavy
Deleting apps before meetings or shared use creates friction and can break your normal workflow.
PrivyDock keeps restore close
Selected apps can leave everyday launcher view while staying recoverable from PrivyDock.
From the blog
Lending Your Mac: Guest Account or Hide Apps?
Lending your MacBook for a few minutes? Compare a guest account with hiding apps, and run this 5-minute privacy checklist first.
Why it matters
Launchpad is a launcher, not a privacy boundary.
This page is focused on Launchpad. For Spotlight search visibility, use the dedicated Spotlight guide. For Dock icons, use the Dock guide.