Embrace the Change
Ubuntu Budgie
Ubuntu Budgie is a community developed distribution, integrating the Budgie Desktop Environment with Ubuntu at its core.
Easy To Use
Friendly to newcomers from other Operating Systems, programmers and normal users alike.
Updated
Easy to update and maintain. Update to next release or wait for big upgrade. The choice is always yours.
Powerful
Customizable, optimized for performance on both the desktop and laptop.
We’ve made Ubuntu Budgie even better
The new 22.04 LTS release is here to stay for next few years on your desktop, bringing the stability of Ubuntu core and power of Budgie desktop environment in one package.
Your journey starts here
Budgie Welcome – a portal to getting everything you need – from drivers to new themes and applets that make Ubuntu Budgie what it is today.
Start working
Coming from Mac?
We’ve developed an applet that allows you to have Hot corners function that you used while running OS X. Want to use Expose? Open specific app? No problem, just put the mouse in the corner.
Get me some weather!
Do you need to carry that Umbrella? Going out in a bit? Cloudy with chance of falling frogs? Have a quick look on your desktop and prepare for outside world.
Need better screen overview?
With the shuffler applet you can arrange open apps by snapping them across the screen manually or via keyboard in any direction.
Extend your desktop experience
Small, but useful
Ubuntu Budgie comes with various applets, that extend the features of Budgie desktop. More are available from Budgie Welcome.
Drop By
Get to your files faster without the need to open Nemo to browse other disks and locations.
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Auto-Switcher
Switch languages easily for each app and desktop, for those that use bilingual keyboards.
Workspaces
Control different workspaces and name each individually from the taskbar.
Quick Note
Copy & Paste or write quick notes that you want to get reminded about later.
Activities Overview
Check what is happening on other desktops, open applications, without switching desktops.
Brightness & Backlight controller
Easily control your screen brightness and keyboard backlight from your taskbar.
Make it your own
Testimonials
We love our users
User happiness is our primary target. If our customers aren’t happy we’re not succeeding. See what they’re saying below.
“It’s a lightweight OS free of bloat with modest hardware requirements, but still manages to contain everything an average user might need.”
Jason Evangelho
Contributor at Forbes
“It provides all the benefits of Ubuntu and its ecosystem, but feathered beneath a clean, modern looking desktop interface.”
Joey Sneddon
Editor at OMGUbuntu
“After the GNOME-based version, the biggest changes to an Ubuntu flavor come in Ubuntu Budgie.”
Scott Gilbertson
Ars Technica Editor
“The Perfect Blend of Ubuntu and Budgie Desktop. Ubuntu Budgie provides a superior computing experience.”
Aquil Roshan
Writer at ItsFoss
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