Ubuntu Flatpak Remix is a community-built unofficial fork of Ubuntu that comes with native Flatpak support. It was released soon after Canonical's announcement that it would not be supporting Flatpak by default on Ubuntu releases.

Here's all you need to know to determine whether it's worth trying Ubuntu Flatpak Remix.

Ubuntu Flatpak Remix Features

Flatpak official website

Ubuntu Flatpak Remix is an unofficial flavor of Ubuntu based on the LTS release that has been altered using Cubic. This version supports Flatpak packages only--there is no Snap support.

Flatpak is preferred by many users since it differs significantly from other traditional packages. The best part is that you don't need to install the dependencies while installing any applications as the dependent apps or libraries have been included in the package. They get installed automatically while installing the main application.

This was a problem with Snap packages. So, in Ubuntu Flatpak Remix, the developer has taken care of that portion by combining everything into a single package.

Ubuntu Flatpak Remix was created specifically to replace Snap. Flatpak editions of common applications like LibreOffice, Mozilla Firefox, and Mozilla Thunderbird are pre-installed with the Ubuntu Flatpak Remix.

The Flathub App Store also comes pre-installed in Ubuntu Flatpak Remix, making it simple to add new apps with just a few clicks.

Many Linux users do not enjoy the command-line installation of applications. Consequently, the Ubuntu Flatpak Remix developer has retained the built-in GNOME Software Center from Ubuntu, where you can easily download and install apps from the Flatpak repository.

How to Install Ubuntu Flatpak Remix

Neofetch running on Ubuntu Flatpak Remix terminal

The steps for installing Ubuntu Flatpak Remix are the same as for other Ubuntu flavors:

  1. Grab the ISO image file by visiting the official Ubuntu Flatpak Remix website (click the DVD image). As it is pretty new, the download is only accessible through Torrent as of now.
  2. Create a bootable USB drive or DVD with the downloaded ISO.
  3. Once the bootable disk or drive is ready, boot the system with it and start the installation of Ubuntu Flatpak Remix operating system.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Ubuntu Flatpak Remix is now ready for use on your system.

Is Ubuntu Flatpak Remix Right for You?

Ubuntu Flatpak Remix is the same as the main Ubuntu operating system, only with Flatpak support instead of Snap.

But while it can be used for testing purposes, Ubuntu Flatpak Remix is still not ready for daily use.

To decide if Ubuntu Flatpak Remix would be right for you, understand the differences between Flatpak and Snap before making a decision.