Revolutionizing Linux Apps: Flathub's Ultimate Store
Flathub is the go-to app repository for Linux users With a new roadmap for 2023, Flathub is striving to become the ultimate app store for all Linux distributions, offering the best possible experience for users when installing software
The Flathub app repository is a popular method for installing software on Linux PCs, offering a broad range of options for users. With a new roadmap for 2023, Flathub aims to be the best possible app store for all Linux distributions and setups. Flathub is a repository for software packaged in the Flatpak format, which can be used across multiple Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Pop!_OS, Elementary OS, Debian, Arch, and more. It's even possible to run Flatpak software on Windows Subsystem for Linux or Linux container in Chrome OS. With Flathub, developers can create apps and games for Linux that work seamlessly on different Linux-based platforms, including the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Currently, Flathub offers over 2,000 apps from over 1,500 collaborators, with around 700,000 app downloads each day.
In a recent blog post, the Flathub team has announced its plans to expand operations and establish an independent legal entity to manage the platform, in order to better reflect the diverse cross-desktop interests and reduce risk for the GNOME Foundation. In addition to these changes, the team is currently testing a new web version of the store and a rebrand with a fresh new logo. They are also developing a verification system to differentiate between original and repackaged apps, as well as long-term goals such as verified app filters, direct app uploads, automated publishing tools, and improved security measures.
Flatpak has gained significant popularity among the Linux community due to its independence from a specific app repository. Flathub is currently the most widely used, with the Elementary OS AppCenter adopting Flatpaks in 2021. However, Snap and the Snap Store, developed by Canonical, the creators of Ubuntu Linux, pose significant competition to Flatpak and Flathub. With the recent overhaul of Flathub, it is hoped that the Linux ecosystem will soon provide a more seamless and user-friendly app experience, addressing a long-standing frustration among users.
Source: Flathub
