Finding apps for Linux is simultaneously simple and complicated.
But as a new Linux user, theres a good chance you dont actually know what youre looking for.
And with new software coming out more quickly, experienced users can easily miss out on the latest finds.
Given GNOMEs position as the default desktop in most Linux distros, this isnt an issue for most users.
That said, Flathub is hardly limited to GNOME.
Many of the apps here are desktop agnostic, especially games.
Installing Apps from Flathub
Flathub places setup instructions at the top of the home page.
Some distros come with Flatpak preinstalled.
you might also, regardless of the distro, turn to the command line to install and remove programs.
Theflatpakcommand does a great job guessing which program youre looking for even if you dont know the proper name.
you might also copy and paste installation commands directly from the website.
Snap Store usesthe snap format, which works across virtually any Linux distro.
As a result, the Snap Store contains a much larger amount of proprietary software.
KDE Plasma users will also find more of their desktop apps available as a snap than a flatpak.
When you click this button, a menu will appear.
3.KDE.org
The KDE project provides a handy page listing over 200 apps that the community has produced.
This software is intended for KDE Plasma, but youre welcome to use it on any Linux desktop.
Some are also available on Windows and macOS.
Theres alsoKDE Connect, for syncing your phone and PC together, andKirogi, an app for piloting drones.
Installing Apps from KDE.org
KDE.org doesnt provide apps directly.
Each app contains anInstallbutton that integrates with your Linux app store, such as KDE Discover or GNOME Software.
Apps that are available via other means contain buttons to other distribution methods.
The educational childrens appGCompriseven includes links to F-Droid, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store.
4.GNOME.org
The GNOME project also provides a list of apps available for the GNOME desktop.
Everything from the app icons to the theme and layout will feel largely consistent among the software here.
If you love the GNOME look and feel, this webpage is the place to be.
But the GNOME team does provide a helpful amount of information about each app.
Currently, some GNOME Core apps are not yet listed in part because they arent yet available on Flathub.
But at the moment, the page is very new, and this may all soon change.
An AppCenter for Everyone?
The pages above list all apps that you could install on most versions of Linux.
Another site is in the process of making the list.
Appcenter.elementary.iolists apps available for elementary OS.
