Download Bing Wallpaper for Ubuntu Linux: A Quick Guide

How to set up Bing Wallpaper

The setup uses the Extension Manager tool to download the extension and apply the daily images. Here is the short version:

1. Open a terminal.
2. Run sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-manager and enter your password when asked. You should see apt download and install the💿 package.
3. Open the Extension Manager app.
4. Search for the Bing Wallpaper extension and install it💿.
5. Turn the extension on. Your desktop background changes to the current Bing image.

The next sections walk through each step with screenshots.

You can also install Extension Manager from the App Center if you prefer a graphical method. Open the App Center, search for Extension Manager, and install it from there. Running sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-manager installs the most reliable version. If one method fails, try the other.

After installing, open the Extension Manager:

1. Press the Super key. That is the Win on most keyboards.
2. Type “Extension Manager” in the search🔍 box.
3. Click the app icon. The Extension Manager window should open.

If the app does not show up in search, log out and back in. Newly installed apps sometimes take a moment to appear.

Once the app is open, find and install the extension:

1. Click the Browse tab.
2. Type “Bing Wallpaper” in the search🔍 box.
3. Pick the Bing Wallpaper extension from the results and click Install.
4. Confirm any prompt that asks for permission to install. The extension then appears under the Installed tab.
5. Make sure its toggle is switched on.

If the toggle will not stay on, or the extension never loads, log out and back in. On Wayland, which is the Ubuntu default, GNOME Shell cannot restart in place, so a new login session is the way to reload extensions.

Checking for updates and compatibility

Compatibility and updates are both handled in the Extension Manager app. To check on them:

1. Open Extension Manager and go to the Installed tab.
2. Look at the Bing Wallpaper entry. It shows whether an update is waiting, and flags the extension if it does not work with your current GNOME version.
3. Click the gear icon next to the extension to open its settings. There you can change how often the image updates and pick your preferred image region.

If you see an error or an “out of date” warning after an Ubuntu upgrade, check again for an update before you remove anything. The developer may already have released a fix.

Select the gear icon next to the Bing Wallpaper extension to open its settings. A settings window should open with the extension’s options.

Adjust the settings to match your preferences. The region setting decides which country’s Bing image you get, since the daily photo can differ between regions. Changes usually take effect right away. If the wallpaper does not change, toggle the extension off and on again.

Once configuration is finished, the desktop background starts changing automatically. A small Bing icon appears in the top menu bar. Click it to open the extension’s controls.

Conclusion

Modern Ubuntu versions include built-in options for managing your desktop background. Check these first before installing third-party add-ons. Open Settings › Background to choose from the included wallpapers or pick your own picture.

To undo the Bing extension at any time, open Extension Manager, go to the Installed tab, and switch its toggle off. You can also uninstall it from there. Your previous wallpaper can then be set again in Settings › Background.