
Flathub is the most popular, but the Elementary OS AppCenter switched to Flatpaks in 2021. Other long-term goals include filters for verified apps, directly uploading apps to Flathub, automated publishing tools for developers, and enhanced security.įlatpak already has wide acceptance in the Linux community, especially since it’s not tied to a specific app repository. The team is also working on a verification feature that will inform people if an app is published by the original developer, or if the app is repackaged into Flatpak format by an unrelated developer or group.


The post says, “we plan to establish an independent legal entity to own and operate Flathub which reduces risk for the GNOME Foundation, better reflects the independent and cross-desktop interests of Flathub, and provides flexibility in the future should we need to change the structure.” The in-development Flathub web redesignįlathub is currently testing a new web version of the store, as well as a full rebrand with a new logo. The Flathub team has outlined its plans for 2023 in a blog post, explaining that the team will scale up operations and split off from the GNOME Foundation.
