Does Plex work on Linux?
by Plexverified on Flathub for plex.tv
- Proprietary license
- 545.4K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 1.115.0
- Music & video
Yes. Plex has an official Linux app. It’s on Flathub (545.4K installs).
This is the Plex desktop player. Plex Media Server, the part that hosts your library, has its own Linux downloads on plex.tv.
Install Plex
Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopNot packaged for Arch. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopflatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopHow to install Plex on Linux
Ubuntu does not package Plex in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopDebian does not package Plex in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopFedora does not package Plex in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopArch Linux does not package Plex in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopopenSUSE Tumbleweed does not package Plex in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopflatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktopInstalls Plex 1.115.0 from Flathub, the verified listing from Plex. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of Plex will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | Not packaged | — |
| Debian | 13 | Not packaged | — |
| Fedora | 44 | Not packaged | — |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Sep 9, 2026 | 1.115.0 | Newest |
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 “Plex” (tv.plex.PlexDesktop), described as “Plex client for desktop computers”. The listing is verified against plex.tv, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from Plex. It has been installed 545,385 times, number 44 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub does not flag its license as free software, so it may be proprietary.
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 Plex?
Use Flatpak: Flathub is the only install method in our data, and the listing is verified.
- Flatpak from Flathub. The listing is verified, so the package is the vendor’s own. No distro repository we track carries this app, so it is the route that works on any distro.
Sources
Plex on Linux: common questions
Does Plex work on Linux?
Yes. Plex has an official Linux app. It’s on Flathub (545.4K installs).
How do I install Plex on Ubuntu?
Install it from Flathub with “flatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexDesktop” after setting up Flatpak, or download it from Plex’s website.
Is the Flathub version of Plex official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through plex.tv, meaning Plex has confirmed the package.
Is Plex free software?
Flathub does not flag Plex as free software, so its license may be proprietary or otherwise restricted. Our data does not include its price.
How popular is Plex on Flathub?
Flathub counts 545,385 installs in total, which ranks number 44 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.