Nova Launcher Prime is an excellent choice for devices running Android 4.4.4 KitKat. The launcher is compatible with Android 4.0 and higher, ensuring that your older device can benefit from its features. As confirmed by Softonic and other sources, Nova Launcher Prime is fully compatible with Android 4.0 and above, making it a perfect match for devices running Android 4.4.4. The popular Chinese app encyclopedia Baidu Baike also notes that Nova Launcher was developed specifically for Android 4.0 and later versions.
You cannot install the latest version of Nova (v8.x) on Android 4.4.4. You need an older legacy version.
Change icons, colors, layouts, and animations to look like modern Android 12 or 13.