Does Okular work on Linux?
by KDEverified on Flathub
- Free-software license
- 1.2M installs on Flathub
- Latest version 26.08.2
- Office & productivity
Yes. KDE publishes an official Linux version of Okular. It’s on Flathub (1.2M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install Okular
sudo apt install okularsudo apt install okularsudo dnf install okularsudo pacman -S okularsudo zypper install okularflatpak install flathub org.kde.okularor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.kde.okular
How to install Okular on Linux
KDE provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install okularInstalls Okular 25.12.3 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install okularInstalls Okular 25.04.2 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install okularInstalls Okular 26.08.1 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S okularInstalls Okular 26.08.2 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install okularInstalls Okular 26.08.2 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub org.kde.okularInstalls Okular 26.04.3 from Flathub, the verified listing from KDE. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of Okular will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 25.12.3 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 25.04.2 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 26.08.1 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 26.08.2 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 26.08.2 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Jul 2, 2026 | 26.04.3 | Older |
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 “Okular” (org.kde.okular), described as “View and annotate documents”. The listing is verified, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from KDE. It has been installed 1,193,337 times, number 31 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 Okular?
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.
- KDE’s own download. KDE 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 25.12.3, Debian has 25.04.2 and Fedora has 26.08.1, while Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 26.08.2.
Okular as an alternative to Adobe Acrobat
We list Okular as a Linux alternative for this app. Each page explains whether the original runs on Linux at all.
- Adobe AcrobatNo Linux version
Sources
Okular on Linux: common questions
Does Okular work on Linux?
Yes. KDE publishes an official Linux version of Okular. It’s on Flathub (1.2M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install Okular on Ubuntu?
Okular is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install okular” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of Okular official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified, meaning KDE has confirmed the package.
Is Okular free software?
Flathub flags Okular as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is Okular on Flathub?
Flathub counts 1,193,337 installs in total, which ranks number 31 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package Okular?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (25.12.3), Debian 13 (25.04.2), Fedora 44 (26.08.1), Arch Linux (26.08.2) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (26.08.2).