Does Docker Desktop work on Linux?
Yes. Docker publishes an official Linux version of Desktop. It’s in the Ubuntu and Debian repositories.
Docker Engine itself runs natively on Linux without Docker Desktop.
How to install Docker Desktop on Linux
Docker provides an official Linux version on its website.
From your distro’s repositories
Distro repositories carry Docker Engine (the moby project), not Docker Desktop.
| Distro | Version | Command |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | 27.5.1 | sudo apt install docker.io |
| Debian 13 | 26.1.5 | sudo apt install docker.io |
Package names and versions from Repology. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
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Docker Desktop on Linux: common questions
Does Docker Desktop work on Linux?
Yes. Docker publishes an official Linux version of Desktop. It’s in the Ubuntu and Debian repositories.
How do I install Docker Desktop on Ubuntu?
Docker Desktop is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install docker.io” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center.