Did anyone notice the recent update?

Jan 17, 2009 Edit: 2019

* Remove READ_CALL_LOG and READ_SMS permissions because their use in launchers is now forbidden by the Google Play Store policy. A dialog box with a workaround will be displayed in case these permissions are needed (in badges). More info here: https://www.lightninglauncher.com/wordpress/permissions-handling/

* Fix the floating desktop on Oreo, thanks to TrianguloY

* Partially fix the issue with the app drawer not being automatically updated upon app (un)install on Oreo

Is this app still in development? If it’s ever out of development, are there any plans to hand it over to another developer?