# Linux Apps for Chromebooks in 2026: Our Top Picks and Why You Need Them

> Owning a Chromebook doesn’t mean you're limited to just basic apps. In fact, not only can you run Android apps on your Chromebook, but your laptop also supports Linux apps.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/linux-apps-for-chromebook-8774819?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69701e36064c5afb4c976502)
- **Published:** 2026-01-21
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #microsoft #laptops #apps #linux #chromebook #picks #android #basic
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69701e36064c5afb4c976502

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