Zen Browser on Linux: official app and how to install it (2026)

Install Zen Browser

Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Not packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Not packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Not packaged for Arch. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Not packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

How to install Zen Browser on Linux

Zen team provides an official Linux version on its website.

Download from Zen team

Ubuntu does not package Zen Browser in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Debian does not package Zen Browser in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Fedora does not package Zen Browser in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Arch Linux does not package Zen Browser in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

openSUSE Tumbleweed does not package Zen Browser in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen

Installs Zen Browser 1.24b from Flathub, the verified listing from Zen Team. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.

Which version of Zen Browser 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 Oct 29, 2026	1.24b	—

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 “Zen” (app.zen_browser.zen), described as “Stay focused, browse faster”. The listing is verified against zen-browser.app, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from Zen Team (Zen team). It has been installed 1,479,674 times, number 29 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 Zen Browser?

Use Flatpak: Flathub is the only install method in our data besides the vendor’s download, and the listing is verified.

Zen team’s own download. Zen 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. No distro repository we track carries this app, so it is the route that works on any distro.

Zen Browser as an alternative to Arc

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

ArcNo Linux version

Sources

Zen Browser on Linux: common questions

Does Zen Browser work on Linux?

Yes. Zen team publishes an official Linux version of Zen Browser. It’s on Flathub (1.5M installs).

How do I install Zen Browser on Ubuntu?

Install it from Flathub with “flatpak install flathub app.zen_browser.zen” after setting up Flatpak, or download it from Zen team’s website.

Is the Flathub version of Zen Browser official?

Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through zen-browser.app, meaning Zen team has confirmed the package.

Is Zen Browser free software?

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

How popular is Zen Browser on Flathub?

Flathub counts 1,479,674 installs in total, which ranks number 29 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.