Finding and Installing Linux Applications
Fedora provides software through several sources: the official Fedora repositories, Flatpak applications from Flathub, and third-party repositories. This page explains how to find and install applications using the graphical software managers on GNOME and KDE Plasma.
For an overview of available software sources, see Fedora DNF repositories and Understanding third-party software.
GNOME Software
In the GNOME desktop environment, GNOME Software helps you explore, install, and update applications and system extensions.
To launch GNOME Software, press the Super key, type software, and press Enter.
Explore applications by category
A featured app appears on the banner in the center of the screen. Browse by use case category below: Create, Work, Play, Socialize, Learn, and Develop.
Search for an application
Click the magnifying glass icon in the top left corner, type the name of the application, and press Enter. GNOME Software shows applications that match your search.
Check software details
Click an application icon to see screenshots, a description, version history, reviews, and license details.
If an application has optional add-ons, they appear in the Add-ons section before the metadata.
Install an application
On the application details page, click the Install button in the top right corner.
The source repository, Fedora Linux (RPM) or Fedora Flatpak, is shown beneath the Install or Open button.
Updates
To check for system and application updates, open the Updates tab and click Refresh. If updates are available, click Download and then Restart & Update when prompted. System updates require a restart.
To receive automatic update notifications, enable Automatic Updates in the menu at the top right.
KDE Discover
In KDE Plasma, Discover helps you explore, install, and update applications and system extensions.
To launch Discover, press the Super key, type discover, and press Enter.
Explore applications by category
Select a category from the left panel to browse available applications. Applications in the selected category appear in the right panel, sorted by popularity by default.
Search for an application
Type the name of an application in the search bar at the top left and press Enter. Discover shows applications that match your search.
If Kickoff suggests an application that is not installed, click Get <application name> to open it in Discover.
Check software details
Click an application to see screenshots, a description, version, reviews, and license details.
Install an application
On the application details page, click the Install button in the top right corner.
More information
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Using the DNF software package manager - installing applications from the command line
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Installing applications from Flathub - Flatpak applications
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Fedora Developer Portal - language libraries, packages, and development toolchains
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