Nova Launcher gets a new owner and... ads

Octopi Launcher is the best replacement. The developer is very active and listens to suggestions. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otp.octopilauncher

Finally removed it from my phone, octopi launcher does most of what I need even on the free version I do intend to pay for the extra functions when I can.

But yeah just remember you can sort the app drawer by tags and it’s almost there.