Explore “GTK Apps”

We regularly write about new GTK apps for Linux, updates to existing GTK apps, and other developments related to them — check out the posts below to find some great new software.

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gThumb 3.11.2 Released with Minor Improvements

A new version of the gThumb iPhoto manager and app viewer is available to download. In this post we look at what's new in the gThumb 3.11.2 release.

11 January 2021
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Cawbird 1.3 Released with Improved DM Support, Video Uploading

Cawbird 1.3 is available to download. The latest version of this GTK Twitter client for Linux desktops includes a number improvements to direct messaging.

1 January 2021
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Is Souk the Flatpak App Store Experience We’ve Been Waiting For?

A slick new storefront to find and install Flatpak apps? Count me in! Souk is a new, independent Flatpak manager built in GTK 4 & Rust – and it looks epic!

9 December 2020

Geary Email Client Now Supports Plugins, Improves Server Compatibility

Geary 3.38.0 is the latest stable release of this powerful, featured open source e-mail client for Linux desktops. In this post we look at what's new.

17 September 2020
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Cawbird Twitter Client Gains New Features and Lowers Memory Usage

A new version of Cawbird, the GTK Twitter client for Linux desktops, is available. The uoatde adds support for image alt descriptions in tweets plus more.

10 September 2020
Ymuse is a GTK MPD Client for Ubuntu and Linux Mint

Looking for a Modern GTK MPD Client for Linux? Try Ymuse

Ymuse is a GTK MPD client for Ubuntu, Linux Mint and other distros. Written in Go, Ymuse is modern and maintained with broad features and a great UI.

8 September 2020
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Improve Focus with Blanket, an Ambient Sounds App for Linux

If you find it hard to focus in a silent environment or know you are more productive when surrounded by background noise, check out Blanket.

2 September 2020
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Flash ISOs to Multiple USB Sticks on Linux with Popsicle

If you’re looking for an easy way to flash install images to multiple USB sticks in parallel check out Popsicle. This handy tool, which is written in Rust, lets you write an .iso (or other […]

5 August 2020
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Why Foliate is the Best eBook Reader for Linux

Foliate is a GTK eBook reader app for Linux desktops. Foliate lets you read epub files easily, and has a range of font, layout and customization options.

1 August 2020
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Trim Video Clips on Linux Faster with This New App

Video Trimmer is an open source video trimming app for Linux desktops. Built in GTK the app has an simple UI and is fast. Learn more in this post.

6 July 2020

Geary’s Getting a Linux Phone Friendly UI

I’m a big fan of desktop e-mail client Geary — it’s in our list of the best Ubuntu apps after all — so I’m particularly thrilled to hear that a “mobile version” is in the […]

3 June 2020
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Foliate Makes Finding Free eBooks Easier, Adds Support for Comics

Finding free ebooks to read in Foliate, a GTK ebook reader for Linux desktops, just got a whole lot easier. The new Foliate 2.2.0 release comes with several enhancements, one of which is better eBook […]

1 June 2020