# Xibo Player for Linux **URL:** https://community.xibo.org.uk/c/support/linux-player/22.md [Latest](https://community.xibo.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.xibo.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.xibo.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## [Linux player status and plans](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-status-and-plans/29612)
**Author:** [@dan](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-status-and-plans/29612 "2026-05-27T19:15:39Z")
The Linux Player has been and still is a complex problem for us to solve. We want to provide the same native experience for images/video and web embedding as we do for our other players, as well as powerful hooks into th… --- ## [About the Xibo Player for Linux category](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/about-the-xibo-player-for-linux-category/20629)
**Author:** [@alex](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/about-the-xibo-player-for-linux-category/20629 "2019-10-16T12:31:30Z")
Please post here for Xibo for Linux Player community support! The Linux Player is a native linux application delivered through the Snap Store. This Player is Open Source and free to download. Xibo for Linux is a new Pl… --- ## [Missing xibo-player.options in 4.0.9](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/missing-xibo-player-options-in-4-0-9/38423)
**Author:** [@Lonxi](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Lonxi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/missing-xibo-player-options-in-4-0-9/38423 "2026-09-17T10:46:17Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. yes Player Version Xibo 4.0.9 on Ubuntu 24.04.5 Issue Hello, I have Xibo 4.0.9 installed on Ubu… --- ## [Alternative linux player](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/alternative-linux-player/38335)
**Author:** [@Romolo\_Manfredini](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Romolo_Manfredini)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/alternative-linux-player/38335 "2026-09-09T22:42:08Z")
Since a lot of totems of mines cannot be upgraded to win11 I started making changes to improve arexibo playes for linux. In my fork GitHub - romoloman/arexibo: A Rust Linux Xibo player · GitHub I have ported most of the … --- ## [Blank screen on XIBO Player for Linux (Dependency download issue)](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/blank-screen-on-xibo-player-for-linux-dependency-download-issue/38177)
**Author:** [@buzzageek](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/buzzageek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/blank-screen-on-xibo-player-for-linux-dependency-download-issue/38177 "2026-07-17T07:44:41Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. Date & Time correct. Player Version Linux (Edge) installed via SNAP Issue I’ve successfully got … --- ## [Player goes black after content update](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/player-goes-black-after-content-update/38208)
**Author:** [@Matthieu\_Hendriks](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Matthieu_Hendriks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/player-goes-black-after-content-update/38208 "2026-07-15T07:16:25Z")
I’m Running XIBO on Linux (Ubuntu) most recent version. The player is autostarted and showing content as expected. When I update the layout on the server and the player gets the new content. The screen goes black. The… --- ## [Linux Player 4.0.6 missing global dependencies](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-4-0-6-missing-global-dependencies/38153)
**Author:** [@plangefreunde](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/plangefreunde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-4-0-6-missing-global-dependencies/38153 "2026-06-26T14:34:33Z")
Linux Player 4.0.6 + CMS Docker release-4.4.4 requiredFiles.json is collected and lists 15 files: 9 global dependencies media files layout files After repeated attempts to get the player to download them, checking fi… --- ## [SSRF Protection triggered](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/ssrf-protection-triggered/38081)
**Author:** [@odin1](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/odin1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/ssrf-protection-triggered/38081 "2026-06-10T08:13:33Z")
Player Version Version: 4.4.3 Issue When trying to add a media URL in Library/Media to an internal website, I get “Unexpected Error, please contact support.” I changed the log to Error level and get: SSRF Protection tr… --- ## [Linux Player not Pulling layouts](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-not-pulling-layouts/38047)
**Author:** [@C.Langley](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/C.Langley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-not-pulling-layouts/38047 "2026-06-03T11:36:43Z")
Player Version Specify the full version you are using including the revision number. version 1.8-R6 code version - 108 Issue I have installed the docker version of the CMS and i am using the linux player. When creati… --- ## [AreXibOS - fast deployment OS for Xibo CMS Linux players (Unofficial Player)](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/arexibos-fast-deployment-os-for-xibo-cms-linux-players-unofficial-player/36567)
**Author:** [@0x0](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/0x0)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/arexibos-fast-deployment-os-for-xibo-cms-linux-players-unofficial-player/36567 "2026-03-27T23:21:17Z")
It has been said we will be notified of player dev progress. Still waiting for that notification… If you expecting/waiting something that will magicaly save your old devices from Windows 10 EOL in production … you coul… --- ## [CMS 4.4.0 reports “Linux Player is not configured or ready to receive push commands over XMR” but XMR WebSocket is connected (Docker setup)](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/cms-4-4-0-reports-linux-player-is-not-configured-or-ready-to-receive-push-commands-over-xmr-but-xmr-websocket-is-connected-docker-setup/37231)
**Author:** [@Lamar-N](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Lamar-N)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/cms-4-4-0-reports-linux-player-is-not-configured-or-ready-to-receive-push-commands-over-xmr-but-xmr-websocket-is-connected-docker-setup/37231 "2026-03-25T16:34:09Z")
Environment CMS version: 4.4.0 Installation method: Docker (official docker-compose) Player: Linux Player v4 (Electron) OS player: Ubuntu CMS URL: http://YOUR\_CMS\_URL XMR port exposed: 9505 Container… --- ## [Xibo-Player for Linux 1.8 R7 240 | Possible to get .tar.gz?](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-for-linux-1-8-r7-240-possible-to-get-tar-gz/37217)
**Author:** [@CHIT4](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/CHIT4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-for-linux-1-8-r7-240-possible-to-get-tar-gz/37217 "2026-03-20T12:10:20Z")
Hello, is it somehow possible to receive the sourcecode or .tar.gz which you can usually clone via github for the following xibo for Linux version: 1.8 r7 240 ? Thanks in advance! Cheers Chris --- ## [Mise en page sur linux Ubuntu](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/mise-en-page-sur-linux-ubuntu/37144)
**Author:** [@ilham](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/ilham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/mise-en-page-sur-linux-ubuntu/37144 "2026-03-04T12:02:26Z")
Bonjour les amies, je veux savoir pourquoi lorsque j’envoie ma mise en page sur un écran, elle déforme? --- ## [MP4's not playing Linux](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/mp4s-not-playing-linux/36461)
**Author:** [@moneill6720](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/moneill6720)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/mp4s-not-playing-linux/36461 "2025-10-07T22:46:01Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. Yes Player Version Latest Issue I have got a Ubuntu machine attached to my XIBO however for some… --- ## [Xibo Player for Linux is not working](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-for-linux-is-not-working/36105)
**Author:** [@TheGodlyLucfer](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/TheGodlyLucfer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-for-linux-is-not-working/36105 "2025-10-03T20:30:54Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. To be completed by the original poster: Player Version Specify the full version you are using inc… --- ## [Clearing old media files on player side](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/clearing-old-media-files-on-player-side/36314)
**Author:** [@S\_Aldo](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/S_Aldo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/clearing-old-media-files-on-player-side/36314 "2025-09-06T14:01:00Z")
I’m using Xibo Linux Player (v1.8 R6) and running into an issue where storage space on the player side keeps filling up. Each time I change the layout, the player downloads the new media files but does not remove the old… --- ## [XiboPlayer 1.8 R6 - Wayland vs Xorg WebKitGTK](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xiboplayer-1-8-r6-wayland-vs-xorg-webkitgtk/35661)
**Author:** [@Baertram](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Baertram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xiboplayer-1-8-r6-wayland-vs-xorg-webkitgtk/35661 "2025-08-30T15:24:04Z")
The old Linux Xibo Player will only Work with Xorg as Display Manager . New Linux Systems users Wayland, so the Player will show only a White or Grey Screen . Try to switch to the old Xorg Display Manager will help. Fo… --- ## [Issue with Re-submitting Linux Beta Request](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/issue-with-re-submitting-linux-beta-request/36222)
**Author:** [@VGH](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/VGH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/issue-with-re-submitting-linux-beta-request/36222 "2025-08-25T08:51:43Z")
Dear Sir or Madam, I attempted to apply for the Linux Beta but needed to edit my request. After deleting it to resubmit, your system indicates that I have already submitted a request. How can I proceed to update or res… --- ## [Error loading checkmk page xibo-player](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/error-loading-checkmk-page-xibo-player/36174)
**Author:** [@thompson\_belfor](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/thompson_belfor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/error-loading-checkmk-page-xibo-player/36174 "2025-08-15T08:19:44Z")
"\*\* Message: 14:48:57.647: console message: @0: Unrecognized Content-Security-Policy directive ‘frame-ancestors’. \*\* Message: 14:48:57.647: console message: @0: Unrecognized Content-Security-Policy directive ‘base-… --- ## [Linux Player working?](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-working/36113)
**Author:** [@admoskarstahl](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/admoskarstahl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/linux-player-working/36113 "2025-08-08T07:35:37Z")
I’m new in the XIbo-Game. Is it possible using the Xibo Player for Linux right now. I’ve installed a new environment but the Xibo-Player is showing off “500 Internal Server Error” and i’ve read that there is a problem wi… --- ## [Sync playback tizen](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/sync-playback-tizen/36110)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Knowles](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Jon_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/sync-playback-tizen/36110 "2025-08-07T11:29:40Z")
Have there been any steps towards Tizen syncplay ? --- ## [License for open source](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/license-for-open-source/35045)
**Author:** [@Eternity\_Heart](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Eternity_Heart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/license-for-open-source/35045 "2025-04-16T16:44:37Z")
Good day Everyone, l am using the open source version of Xibo. I downloaded Xibo to linux mint and using docker , I purchased one of the Xibo players and recently got it. I installed and configured it to display on a m… --- ## [Xibo-player 1.8-R6 on amdgpu](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-1-8-r6-on-amdgpu/35019)
**Author:** [@opavlos](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/opavlos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-1-8-r6-on-amdgpu/35019 "2025-04-13T11:55:02Z")
I have a layout playing in one of our schools without problems on a minipc with Debian 12, xibo-player 1.8-R6. The layout contains a video and other textual contents. When I play the same layout on a minipc with AMD GPU… --- ## [Client Only Showing Background Image and Nothing Else](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/client-only-showing-background-image-and-nothing-else/33760)
**Author:** [@JCozier](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/JCozier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/client-only-showing-background-image-and-nothing-else/33760 "2025-02-10T14:23:21Z")
\## Player Version Latest/Stable 1.8-R6 ## Issue Player Client is picking up and displaying the background for our layout but not any of the other content on our layout. I have confirmed our contents layers are correc… --- ## [Layout not correctly shown in 4k portrait](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/layout-not-correctly-shown-in-4k-portrait/34268)
**Author:** [@Ludwig\_Beck](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Ludwig_Beck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/layout-not-correctly-shown-in-4k-portrait/34268 "2025-01-23T12:40:14Z")
Player Version 1.8R6 Issue I had the player running perfectly on a 4k Layout in landscape. Now i created a 4k-Portrait-Layout and set up the display on the pc accordingly , but the layout is not shown as in the designe… --- ## [Xibo player Linux Parse error](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-linux-parse-error/34257)
**Author:** [@ferradeira](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/ferradeira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/xibo-player-linux-parse-error/34257 "2025-01-22T16:42:19Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. To be completed by the original poster: Player Version Specify the full version you are using inc… --- ## [Update on state of xibo-player for linux](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/update-on-state-of-xibo-player-for-linux/33778)
**Author:** [@devilliersj](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/devilliersj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/update-on-state-of-xibo-player-for-linux/33778 "2025-01-12T20:19:17Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. To be completed by the original poster: Player Version 1.8-R6 Issue Previous posts/threads about… --- ## [Problem with Xibo CMS 4.1.0 on Linux Player](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/problem-with-xibo-cms-4-1-0-on-linux-player/33345)
**Author:** [@Prock78](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/Prock78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/problem-with-xibo-cms-4-1-0-on-linux-player/33345 "2024-11-20T15:59:24Z")
Before completing please check that the time, date and timezone have been correctly set on the device running the Player. They are correctly set To be completed by the original poster: Player Version Latest/Stable 1.8-… --- ## [500 internal server error on datasets](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/500-internal-server-error-on-datasets/33749)
**Author:** [@thebarless](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/thebarless)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/500-internal-server-error-on-datasets/33749 "2024-11-14T12:33:03Z")
Player Version Specify the full version you are using including the revision number. 1.8-R6 (Docker Compose) Snapd 2.65.3+24.04 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Issue Please describe in detail the issue you are experiencing, includi… --- ## [Ubuntu Xibo-player does not show MP4's](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/ubuntu-xibo-player-does-not-show-mp4s/33426)
**Author:** [@XiboToonladder](https://community.xibo.org.uk/u/XiboToonladder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.xibo.org.uk/t/ubuntu-xibo-player-does-not-show-mp4s/33426 "2024-10-02T18:07:58Z")
Player Version Issue occurs in 1.8-R6 and R1.8-R7 Code versions 108 and 239 Xibo Version 2.3.6 Ubuntu Version Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS, 64 bit, gnome version 42.9, Windowing System Wayland All graphics codecs are installed … [Next page](https://community.xibo.org.uk/c/support/linux-player/22.md?page=1)