You can switch back to the classic Launchpad layout with just a quick Terminal command. In this video, here is how to bring back the old Launchpad you’re familiar with—no third-party apps needed, and it works on any Mac running macOS 26.
Open Terminal command window and use these commands
Command First:
sudo mkdir -p /Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain
It will ask for your password for Mac, enter password and then enter second command below
Command Second:
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain/SpotlightUI.plist SpotlightPlus -dict Enabled -bool false
Restart your mac and it will show you old Spotlight for apps.