Does qBittorrent work on Linux?
by The qBittorrent Projectverified on Flathub for qbittorrent.org
- Free-software license
- 2.9M installs on Flathub
- Latest version 5.3.0
- Cloud, passwords & remote access
Yes. qBittorrent project publishes an official Linux version of qBittorrent. It’s on Flathub (2.9M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install qBittorrent
sudo apt install qbittorrentsudo apt install qbittorrentsudo dnf install qbittorrentsudo pacman -S qbittorrentsudo zypper install qbittorrentflatpak install flathub org.qbittorrent.qBittorrentor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.qbittorrent.qBittorrent
How to install qBittorrent on Linux
qBittorrent project provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install qbittorrentInstalls qBittorrent 5.1.4 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install qbittorrentInstalls qBittorrent 5.1.0 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install qbittorrentInstalls qBittorrent 5.2.3 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S qbittorrentInstalls qBittorrent 5.3.0 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install qbittorrentInstalls qBittorrent 5.3.0 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub org.qbittorrent.qBittorrentInstalls qBittorrent 5.3.0 from Flathub, the verified listing from The qBittorrent Project. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of qBittorrent will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 5.1.4 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 5.1.0 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 5.2.3 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 5.3.0 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 5.3.0 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Oct 19, 2026 | 5.3.0 | 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 “qBittorrent” (org.qbittorrent.qBittorrent), described as “An open-source Bittorrent client”. The listing is verified against qbittorrent.org, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from The qBittorrent Project (qBittorrent project). It has been installed 2,884,158 times, number 14 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 qBittorrent?
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.
- qBittorrent project’s own download. qBittorrent project 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 5.1.4, Debian has 5.1.0 and Fedora has 5.2.3, while Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 5.3.0.
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qBittorrent on Linux: common questions
Does qBittorrent work on Linux?
Yes. qBittorrent project publishes an official Linux version of qBittorrent. It’s on Flathub (2.9M installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install qBittorrent on Ubuntu?
qBittorrent is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install qbittorrent” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of qBittorrent official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through qbittorrent.org, meaning qBittorrent project has confirmed the package.
Is qBittorrent free software?
Flathub flags qBittorrent as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is qBittorrent on Flathub?
Flathub counts 2,884,158 installs in total, which ranks number 14 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package qBittorrent?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (5.1.4), Debian 13 (5.1.0), Fedora 44 (5.2.3), Arch Linux (5.3.0) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (5.3.0).