Linux Essential Third-Party App Download Collection (Updated July 2026)

Have you ever felt this way: on Windows or macOS, installing software is just clicking a link and downloading. But on Linux, you often have to hunt around various strange websites for installation packages, and all too often you end up on GitHub Releases pages digging through files yourself.

Today’s article is here to solve that pain point. I’ve compiled an official download address list of those frequently-used “wild” apps — software from major Chinese companies that isn’t available in app stores. All sources are verifiable, all are official versions — no need to risk third-party download sites.

Feishu (Lark)

You read that right — Feishu has a Linux version! Although the download link is a bit hidden and not shown on the official homepage by default, there is indeed a native client.

Feishu Linux edition supports messaging, video conferencing, and cloud documents — functionality is basically on par with Windows/macOS. The only downside is there’s currently no ARM64 version, so Apple Silicon Mac users have to use the web version for now.

Ubuntu/Debian Installation:

wget https://sf3-fe-tos.draftcdn.cn/obj/draftcdn/feishu-electron/Feishu-linux-x64.deb
sudo dpkg -i Feishu-linux-x64.deb
sudo apt --fix-broken install -y

WeChat

In November 2024, Tencent finally launched the official Linux WeChat website at linux.weixin.qq.com. It has now been iterated to version 4.1.0 stable.

This version is a QT rewrite — clean interface, feature parity with the Windows 4.0 public beta. Supports message retraction, multi-select forwarding, Moments browsing, screenshot translation, search/verify add friend, etc.

But there’s a catch: some distributions (like Fedora 41) lack the libbz2.so.1.0 dependency, requiring a manual symlink. If you encounter a “Could not load shared library” error, try this:

sudo ln -sf /usr/lib64/libbz2.so.1.0.8 /usr/lib64/libbz2.so.1.0

QQ

QQ’s Linux version was actually released before WeChat’s, and it’s maintained relatively frequently. The latest version has reached 3.2.10.

QQ 3.x is a complete rewrite using Qt, offering a significantly improved cross-platform experience. Supports chat, group management, file transfer, screenshots, and video calls. The interface is more modern than the old Electron version.

WPS Office

WPS Office is probably the best alternative to Microsoft Office on Linux. The Linux version has been around for years and is quite mature.

WPS Linux supports the standard Writer, Spreadsheets, and Presentation modules, with good compatibility with Microsoft Office formats. It also supports Chinese document standards and provides PDF export, OCR, and cloud storage. On RISC-V and LoongArch platforms, WPS is currently the only complete office suite option.

NetEase Cloud Music

NetEase Cloud Music is one of the most popular music streaming platforms in China, and they provide an official Linux desktop client.

The Linux client supports login, music playback, playlists, personal FM, song lyric display, and more. It’s basically the same as the desktop experience on other platforms. An ARM64 version has been requested for a while but is still not available.

Installation:

wget https://d1.music.126.net/dmusic/netease-cloud-music_latest_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i netease-cloud-music_latest_amd64.deb
sudo apt --fix-broken install -y

Baidu Netdisk

Baidu Netdisk has a Linux client, though its feature set is more limited than the Windows version.

Basic functions like upload, download, file management, and sharing are all supported. The biggest limitation is that the download speed is capped without a membership (same as on other platforms).

Final Tips

1. Prefer native package formats — use deb/rpm packages for your distribution over universal formats when available
2. Check for Flatpak versions — many apps are available on Flathub with better sandboxing
3. Keep download links updated — these official URLs change occasionally
4. Beware of fake download sites — always use the official sources listed above