How to Install FrostWire on Ubuntu 24.04: Step-by-Step Guide

This article explains how to install FrostWire on Ubuntu 24.04.

FrostWire is a free, open-source BitTorrent client first released in September 2004. It enables users to share and download files from the BitTorrent network and supports sharing over the Gnutella network. FrostWire is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

The steps below walk you through installing FrostWire on Ubuntu 24.04.

Prerequisite

Before installing FrostWire, make sure the Ubuntu system is updated. Then, install some packages to help with installing FrostWire.

To do that, run the command below.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https

Continue below with installing FrostWire.

Add Xtradeb Team PPA For FrostWire

FrostWire is available through the Xtradeb PPA repository. You can add the PPA repository to Ubuntu and install it from there.

To do that, run the command below.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xtradeb/apps -y

Install FrostWire

After adding the PPA repository, update and install FrostWire using the command below.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install frostwire

The command above will install FrostWire on Ubuntu 25.04.

Once installed, use the command below to launch the application.

frostwire

Or click on the Activities menu at the top of your desktop app launcher (Dash) to show the Applications screen. Search for FrostWire and launch it.

Set up the app and start using it.

Uninstall FrostWire

If you want to remove or uninstall FrostWire from Ubuntu, use the command below.

sudo apt remove frostwire
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:xtradeb/apps -y

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• FrostWire is a versatile, free, open-source BitTorrent client compatible with various operating systems, including Ubuntu 24.04.
• Installing FrostWire on Ubuntu 24.04 involves updating the system, adding the Xtradeb Team PPA, and executing a few commands to finish the installation.
• Once installed, users can launch FrostWire using the terminal or the Activities menu on the desktop launcher.
• Next, users can enjoy file sharing and downloading capabilities with FrostWire on their Ubuntu 24.04 system.