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Download the Package
Click “Download for Linux” to get the 64-bit .deb package.
64-bit · .deb · x64
The Free Tree Planting App for Linux
Install IdleForest once and turn spare internet bandwidth into funding for verified trees. The Linux app runs quietly in the background, even when your browser is closed—without an account or payment.
64-bit .deb package for x64 Linux
Uses spare bandwidth
Works when browsers are closed
Funds verified trees
What the Linux App Does
IdleForest uses the part of your internet connection you are not using to run small data tasks for paying clients. Revenue from those tasks funds tree planting with verified partners.
The desktop app keeps working while your computer is on, including when every browser is closed. There is no search engine to switch, no donation, and no daily action to remember.
See exactly how it worksBuilt for a Simple Linux Install
This first Linux release is packaged as a 64-bit .deb for x64 systems that support Debian packages. Download it directly from IdleForest, open it with your system package installer, and launch the app once.
Prefer another platform? IdleForest is also available for Windows, Mac, and as a Chrome extension.
How to Install IdleForest on Linux
2.
Install the .deb
Open the downloaded file with your system package installer and follow the prompts.
3.
Launch IdleForest
Open IdleForest once. No account or settings are needed, and trees begin getting funded as you use your computer.
Trees You Can Verify
IdleForest funds planting with Trees for the Future, Tree-Nation, and 1ClickImpact. See the planting records and contribution breakdown on our transparency page.
5,364
trees planted
$2,796
contributed
10.1M
requests powered
1,000+
users
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Linux app free?
Yes. There is no cost, subscription, or donation. The app is funded by revenue from idle bandwidth tasks, not by you.
Which Linux systems does it support?
The first Linux release is a 64-bit .deb package for x64 Linux systems that support Debian packages.
Will it slow down my computer or internet?
No. IdleForest uses only bandwidth you are not using and steps back when you need your connection.
Is it safe to install?
IdleForest uses spare bandwidth for automated client requests. Your files, logins, and browsing history do not enter the process.
Do I need the Chrome extension too?
No. The Linux app works on its own, including when your browser is closed. You can run both, but you do not need to.
How do I uninstall it?
Remove IdleForest using your system software manager or package manager. Once removed, it stops using bandwidth; trees already funded stay funded.
Put Your Linux Computer to Work for Trees
Download it once. Use Linux like always. Help fund verified trees.