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Does Mixxx work on Linux?

Mixxx DJ Software · by The Mixxx Development Teamverified on Flathub for mixxx.org

  • Free-software license
  • 221.4K installs on Flathub
  • Latest version 2.5.6
  • Music production
Quick answerRuns natively

Yes. Mixxx team publishes an official Linux version of Mixxx. It’s on Flathub (221.4K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.

By Mixxx teamData checked Nov 2, 2026Check it with your other apps

Install Mixxx

sudo apt install mixxx
sudo apt install mixxx
sudo dnf install mixxx
sudo pacman -S mixxx
sudo zypper install mixxx
flatpak install flathub org.mixxx.Mixxx

or, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.mixxx.Mixxx

How to install Mixxx on Linux

Mixxx team provides an official Linux version on its website.

Download from Mixxx team
sudo apt install mixxx

Installs Mixxx 2.5.4 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.

sudo apt install mixxx

Installs Mixxx 2.5.0 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.

sudo dnf install mixxx

Installs Mixxx 2.5.6 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.

sudo pacman -S mixxx

Installs Mixxx 2.5.6 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.

sudo zypper install mixxx

Installs Mixxx 2.5.6 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.

flatpak install flathub org.mixxx.Mixxx

Installs Mixxx 2.5.6 from Flathub, the verified listing from The Mixxx Development Team. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.

Which version of Mixxx will you get?

DistributionReleaseVersionStatus
Ubuntu26.04 LTS2.5.4Older
Debian132.5.0Older
Fedora442.5.6Newest
Arch LinuxRolling2.5.6Newest
openSUSE TumbleweedRolling2.5.6Newest
Flathub (any distro)Released Mar 25, 20262.5.6Newest

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 “Mixxx DJ Software” (org.mixxx.Mixxx), described as “Everything you need to perform live DJ mixes”. The listing is verified against mixxx.org, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from The Mixxx Development Team (Mixxx team). It has been installed 221,380 times, number 81 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 Mixxx?

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.

  • Mixxx team’s own download. Mixxx 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 2.5.4 and Debian has 2.5.0, while Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 2.5.6.

Mixxx as an alternative to rekordbox

We list Mixxx as a Linux alternative for this app. Each page explains whether the original runs on Linux at all.

Sources

Mixxx on Linux: common questions

Does Mixxx work on Linux?

Yes. Mixxx team publishes an official Linux version of Mixxx. It’s on Flathub (221.4K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.

How do I install Mixxx on Ubuntu?

Mixxx is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install mixxx” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.

Is the Flathub version of Mixxx official?

Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through mixxx.org, meaning Mixxx team has confirmed the package.

Is Mixxx free software?

Flathub flags Mixxx as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.

How popular is Mixxx on Flathub?

Flathub counts 221,380 installs in total, which ranks number 81 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.

Which Linux distros package Mixxx?

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (2.5.4), Debian 13 (2.5.0), Fedora 44 (2.5.6), Arch Linux (2.5.6) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (2.5.6).