Linux · Internet & Browsers
Zenmap
A cross-platform GUI for the Nmap Security Scanner
by Gordon Lyon et al.
Official site: flathub.org
About Zenmap
Zenmap is the official Nmap Security Scanner GUI. It is a multi-platform (Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, BSD, etc.) free and open source application which aims to make Nmap easy for beginners to use while providing advanced features for experienced Nmap users. Frequently used scans can be saved as profiles to make them easy to run repeatedly. A command creator allows interactive creation of Nmap command lines. Scan results can be saved and viewed later. Saved scan results can be compared with one another to see how they differ. The results of recent scans are stored in a searchable database.
This version of Zenmap has a user restriction due to Flatpak: It can't be run as a root user. For all but some specific cases this package should offer feature parity, but it's important to understand that this is trade-off between security and power.
How to install Zenmap
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.nmap.Zenmap
- Open Zenmap once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zenmap free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Zenmap is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Zenmap from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.nmap.Zenmap. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Zenmap safe?
Zenmap downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
