The Papirus icon theme, a popular choice for Ubuntu users, has received an exciting update. This new version adds 69 new icons and updates 18 existing ones, significantly increasing its app coverage. Continuous updates are essential for an icon set to remain appealing, and Papirus consistently meets this need.
This update also introduces some packaging changes and removes its ePapirus variants, as they are no longer compatible with elementaryOS 8, where users can no longer modify icons in the Wingpanel.
Some of the noteworthy new icons added with this update include:
- AudioTube
- BalenaEtcher
- Beeper
- Cromite
- Decibels
- NymVPN
- RetroArch
- Yandex Music
The update also features various new symbols, action icons, and tray icons for popular applications like VLC, Telegram, Kdenlive, and many others.
Additionally, the new version significantly enhances support for KDE Plasma 6, improving icons for different system elements and applications within the KDE environment.
For users looking to install or update the Papirus icons, you can download the new version from GitHub or simplify the process by using the official PPA for Ubuntu. This allows installation via terminal:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:papirus/papirussudo apt update && sudo apt install papirus-icon-themeOnce installed, users can change their icon theme using tools like GNOME Tweaks or similar options in other desktop environments. This update promises to keep the Papirus icon set fresh and engaging for users.