Does KeePassXC work on Linux?
by KeePassXC Teamverified on Flathub for keepassxc.org
- Free-software license
- 1.2M installs on Flathub
- Latest version 2.8.0
- Cloud, passwords & remote access
Yes. KeePassXC team publishes an official Linux version of KeePassXC. It’s on Flathub (1.2M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install KeePassXC
sudo apt install keepassxcsudo apt install keepassxcsudo dnf install keepassxcsudo pacman -S keepassxcsudo zypper install keepassxcflatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXCor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXC
How to install KeePassXC on Linux
KeePassXC team provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install keepassxcInstalls KeePassXC 2.7.10 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install keepassxcInstalls KeePassXC 2.7.10 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install keepassxcInstalls KeePassXC 2.8.0 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S keepassxcInstalls KeePassXC 2.8.0 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install keepassxcInstalls KeePassXC 2.7.12 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXCInstalls KeePassXC 2.8.0 from Flathub, the verified listing from KeePassXC Team. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of KeePassXC will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 2.7.10 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 2.7.10 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 2.8.0 | Newest |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 2.8.0 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 2.7.12 | Older |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Oct 21, 2026 | 2.8.0 | Newest |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Nov 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Any distro: Flatpak from Flathub
Flathub lists it as “KeePassXC” (org.keepassxc.KeePassXC), described as “Secure and Full-featured Password Manager”. The listing is verified against keepassxc.org, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from KeePassXC Team (KeePassXC team). It has been installed 1,238,809 times, number 35 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub flags its license as free software.
Linux Mint, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS have Flathub enabled out of the box, Fedora offers it as an optional third-party repository, and on Ubuntu you install Flatpak first.
Which install method should you use for KeePassXC?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Use the verified Flatpak if you want the vendor’s build on any distro.
- KeePassXC team’s own download. KeePassXC team publishes the Linux version itself on its website. The verified Flathub listing is also the vendor’s, and it updates through Flatpak.
- Flatpak from Flathub. The listing is verified, so the package is the vendor’s own. It works the same on every distro, so it is the way to get one package everywhere.
- Your distro’s repositories. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Ubuntu has 2.7.10, Debian has 2.7.10 and openSUSE Tumbleweed has 2.7.12, while Fedora and Arch Linux have 2.8.0.
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KeePassXC on Linux: common questions
Does KeePassXC work on Linux?
Yes. KeePassXC team publishes an official Linux version of KeePassXC. It’s on Flathub (1.2M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install KeePassXC on Ubuntu?
KeePassXC is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install keepassxc” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of KeePassXC official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through keepassxc.org, meaning KeePassXC team has confirmed the package.
Is KeePassXC free software?
Flathub flags KeePassXC as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is KeePassXC on Flathub?
Flathub counts 1,238,809 installs in total, which ranks number 35 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package KeePassXC?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (2.7.10), Debian 13 (2.7.10), Fedora 44 (2.8.0), Arch Linux (2.8.0) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (2.7.12).