The Desktop Icons NG (DING) GNOME Shell extension, which Ubuntu utilizes for desktop icon management, has completed its port to GTK4. Version 51.0.0 of the extension, released in July 2026, includes the GTK4 port and provides early support for GNOME 51. As reported by OMG! Ubuntu, "The GTK4 port landed in v51.0.0, released this month, alongside early support for GNOME 51 (since that’s the GNOME version Ubuntu 26.10 will ship with in October)." This update is crucial for compatibility with upcoming GNOME releases. Additionally, prior updates in June 2026 addressed memory leaks and improved the usability of some lesser-known features within the extension.