Does RStudio work on Linux?
by Posit
- Latest version 2026.09.0.174
- Developer tools
Yes. Posit publishes an official Linux version of RStudio.
Install RStudio
Not packaged for Ubuntu.
Not packaged for Debian.
Not packaged for Fedora.
yay -S rstudio-desktopNot packaged for openSUSE.
Not on Flathub.
How to install RStudio on Linux
Posit provides an official Linux version on its website.
Ubuntu does not package RStudio in our data.
Debian does not package RStudio in our data.
Fedora does not package RStudio in our data.
yay -S rstudio-desktopArch’s own repositories do not carry RStudio, so this installs 2026.09.0.174 from the AUR with an AUR helper such as yay. AUR packages are maintained by users, so review the build script first.
openSUSE Tumbleweed does not package RStudio in our data.
RStudio is not on Flathub.
Which version of RStudio will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | Not packaged | — |
| Debian | 13 | Not packaged | — |
| Fedora | 44 | Not packaged | — |
| Arch Linux (AUR) | Rolling | 2026.09.0.174 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| Flathub (any distro) | — | Not packaged | — |
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.
Which install method should you use for RStudio?
Use the AUR on Arch-based distros. No distro repository or Flathub listing is in our data.
- Posit’s own download. Posit publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- Arch User Repository (AUR). Arch’s own repositories do not carry it, so the AUR package (2026.09.0.174) is the Arch route. AUR packages are maintained by users, so read the build script before installing.
Sources
RStudio on Linux: common questions
Does RStudio work on Linux?
Yes. Posit publishes an official Linux version of RStudio.
How do I install RStudio on Ubuntu?
Download the Linux version from Posit’s website: https://docs.posit.co/ide/user/.
Is RStudio in the Arch User Repository?
Yes, the AUR carries it because Arch’s official repositories do not. AUR packages are maintained by users, not by Posit, so review the build script first.