Does Kodi work on Linux?
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- Free-software license
- 1.1M installs on Flathub
- Latest version 21.3
- Music & video
Yes. Team Kodi publishes an official Linux version of Kodi. It’s on Flathub (1.1M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux repositories.
Install Kodi
sudo apt install kodisudo apt install kodiNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodisudo pacman -S kodiNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodiflatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodior, on any distro: flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodi
How to install Kodi on Linux
Team Kodi provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install kodiInstalls Kodi 21.3 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install kodiInstalls Kodi 21.2 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
Fedora does not package Kodi in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodisudo pacman -S kodiInstalls Kodi 21.3 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
openSUSE Tumbleweed does not package Kodi in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodiflatpak install flathub tv.kodi.KodiInstalls Kodi 21.3-Omega from Flathub, the verified listing from Team Kodi. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of Kodi will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 21.3 | Newest |
| Debian | 13 | 21.2 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | Not packaged | — |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 21.3 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Oct 31, 2025 | 21.3-Omega | — |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Oct 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 “Kodi” (tv.kodi.Kodi), described as “Ultimate entertainment center”. The listing is verified against kodi.tv, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from Team Kodi. It has been installed 1,054,798 times, number 35 of the 61 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 Kodi?
Install from your package manager on Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux; on other distros use the verified Flatpak.
- Team Kodi’s own download. Team Kodi 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 and Arch Linux carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Debian has 21.2, while Ubuntu and Arch Linux have 21.3. We found no package for Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed.
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Kodi on Linux: common questions
Does Kodi work on Linux?
Yes. Team Kodi publishes an official Linux version of Kodi. It’s on Flathub (1.1M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian and Arch Linux repositories.
How do I install Kodi on Ubuntu?
Kodi is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install kodi” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of Kodi official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through kodi.tv, meaning Team Kodi has confirmed the package.
Is Kodi free software?
Flathub flags Kodi as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is Kodi on Flathub?
Flathub counts 1,054,798 installs in total, which ranks number 35 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package Kodi?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (21.3), Debian 13 (21.2) and Arch Linux (21.3). Repology lists no package for Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed, where Flatpak is the way to install it.