How to install Yandex browser on Linux

For a long time, Yandex has been working on the development of its own browser. Like most modern browsers, it is based on the Chromium platform, but it differs by some features. However, the differences between Yandex browser and the same Chromium are mostly cosmetic. The browser has all the features of Chromium, plus a redesigned panel that opens when you open a new tab. Widgets of the most recently opened pages, there are also tabs that allow you to very quickly go to recently closed pages.

Plus the browser has a smart search bar built in, the ability to change the background of each page and added protection against phishing sites.

Yandex had a Windows-only version for a long time, but then a version was released for the Linux operating system as well. In this article we will consider the installation of Yandex browser Linux, tell you about the nuances of installing this program in most of the most popular distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian and Red Hat.

How to install Yandex on Linux operating system

Installing Yandex Browser in one of these distributions is easy, although it is not available in the official repositories, but you can download the browser from the developer's official website.

You need to choose the .deb version, the package format used in Debian-based operating systems. All that remains is to wait for the download process to complete.

You can also use the console command:

$ wget https://browser.yandex.ru/download/?banerid=6302000000&zih=1&beta=1&os=linux&x64=1&package=deb&full=1

The user can open the downloaded package by double-clicking on it or install using the dpkg command in Ubuntu:

$ sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/yandex*.deb

When the download completes, the program will be installed. If on the other hand you get dependency resolution error execute:

$ sudo apt install -f

Now repeat the previous command. After that the installation of Yandex browser will be complete and you will be able to use this new browser. You will be able to find the browser in the main menu as well.

Installing Yandex in Fedora/Red Hat

Initializing Yandex Browser in Red Hat is just as easy, not only Deb package but also Rpm is available on the official site. However, only x64 bit architecture is available. But installing the package looks a bit different. To install it, run:

$ rpm -i ~/Downloads/yandex-brower.rpm

Depending on the distribution, the commands may differ. For example, in Fedora you can use dnf, in Red Hat - yum, in OpenSUSE - zypper. After installation, you can run the program from the main menu or with a terminal command:

$ yandex-browser

The program has been successfully installed on your computer. It is very easy to do this.