Burp Suite Community Edition can be installed on Ubuntu using the official Linux installer provided by PortSwigger. This method installs Burp system-wide and creates an application launcher.

Step 1 – Download the Official Installer

1. Open your browser.
2. Go to:

https://portswigger.net/burp/communitydownload

3. Select:
   Burp Suite Community Edition → Linux (64-bit Installer)

The file will look similar to:

burpsuite_community_linux_v2026.x.x.sh

Make sure the file ends in .sh.

Step 2 – Make the Installer Executable

Open Terminal and navigate to your Downloads folder:

cd ~/Downloads

Make the installer executable:

chmod +x burpsuite_community_linux_v2026.x.x.sh

(Adjust the version number if needed.)

Step 3 – Run the Installer

Execute the installer:

./burpsuite_community_linux_v2026.x.x.sh

A graphical setup wizard will open.

• Accept the license agreement
• Keep the default installation location
• Allow creation of desktop/start menu shortcut

Step 4 – Launch Burp Suite

After installation:

• Open the Applications menu
• Search for Burp Suite Community Edition
• Click to launch

You can also run:

burpsuite

What This Installation Does

• Installs Burp into /opt/BurpSuiteCommunity
• Creates a launcher entry
• Registers the application icon
• Allows system-wide access

This is the correct full installation method for Ubuntu.

Read the full article: https://luckyy.uk/how-to-install-burp-suite-on-ubuntu-2026-guide/