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Top 100 Linux Distros

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Linux Distros · Top 100 of 2026

100 ranked entries
  1. 01
    Debian
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    100.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Debian is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #1
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  2. 02
    Ubuntu
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    99.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Ubuntu is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #2
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  3. 03
    CachyOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    98.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    CachyOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #3
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  4. 04
    Arch Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    97.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Arch Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #4
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  5. 05
    SparkyLinux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    97.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    SparkyLinux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #5
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  6. 06
    SteamOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    96.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    SteamOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #6
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  7. 07
    Linux Mint
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    95.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Linux Mint is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #7
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  8. 08
    Fedora Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    95.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Fedora Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #8
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  9. 09
    Bazzite
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    94.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Bazzite is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #9
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  10. 10
    Pop!_OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    93.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Pop!_OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #10
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  11. 11
    EndeavourOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    93.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    EndeavourOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #11
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  12. 12
    Nobara Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    92.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Nobara Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #12
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  13. 13
    MX Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    91.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    MX Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #13
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  14. 14
    Armbian
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    90.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Armbian is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #14
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  15. 15
    Xubuntu
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    90.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Xubuntu is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #15
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  16. 16
    Puppy Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    89.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Puppy Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #16
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  17. 17
    MakuluLinux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    88.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    MakuluLinux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #17
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  18. 18
    openSUSE
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    88.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    openSUSE is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #18
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  19. 19
    Manjaro
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    87.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Manjaro is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #19
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  20. 20
    Kali Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    86.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Kali Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #20
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  21. 21
    Zorin OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    86.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Zorin OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #21
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  22. 22
    elementary OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    85.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    elementary OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #22
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  23. 23
    AlmaLinux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    84.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    AlmaLinux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #23
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  24. 24
    Rocky Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    83.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Rocky Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #24
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  25. 25
    Gentoo
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    83.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Gentoo is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #25
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  26. 26
    Slackware
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    82.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Slackware is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Link review needed ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #26
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  27. 27
    NixOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    81.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    NixOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #27
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  28. 28
    Garuda Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    81.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Garuda Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #28
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  29. 29
    Void Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    80.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Void Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #29
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  30. 30
    Tails
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    79.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Tails is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #30
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  31. 31
    Alpine Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    79.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Alpine Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #31
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  32. 32
    Solus
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    78.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Solus is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #32
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  33. 33
    Mageia
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    77.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Mageia is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #33
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  34. 34
    PCLinuxOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    76.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    PCLinuxOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #34
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  35. 35
    antiX
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    76.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    antiX is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #35
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  36. 36
    Q4OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    75.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Q4OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #36
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  37. 37
    KaOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    74.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    KaOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #37
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  38. 38
    Oracle Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    74.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Oracle Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #38
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  39. 39
    Amazon Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    73.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Amazon Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #39
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  40. 40
    CentOS Stream
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    72.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    CentOS Stream is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #40
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  41. 41
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    72.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #41
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  42. 42
    SUSE Linux Enterprise
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    71.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #42
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  43. 43
    EuroLinux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    70.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    EuroLinux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #43
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  44. 44
    OpenMandriva Lx
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    69.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    OpenMandriva Lx is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #44
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  45. 45
    ROSA Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    69.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    ROSA Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #45
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  46. 46
    ALT Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    68.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    ALT Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #46
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  47. 47
    Tiny Core Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    67.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Tiny Core Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Link review needed ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #47
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  48. 48
    Bodhi Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    67.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Bodhi Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #48
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  49. 49
    Peppermint OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    66.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Peppermint OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #49
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  50. 50
    deepin
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    65.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    deepin is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #50
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  51. 51
    Ubuntu MATE
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    65.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Ubuntu MATE is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #51
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  52. 52
    Kubuntu
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    64.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Kubuntu is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #52
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  53. 53
    Lubuntu
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    63.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Lubuntu is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #53
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  54. 54
    Ubuntu Budgie
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    62.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Ubuntu Budgie is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #54
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  55. 55
    Ubuntu Studio
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    62.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Ubuntu Studio is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #55
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  56. 56
    Edubuntu
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    61.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Edubuntu is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #56
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  57. 57
    Ubuntu Unity
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    60.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Ubuntu Unity is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #57
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  58. 58
    Vanilla OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    60.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Vanilla OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #58
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  59. 59
    blendOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    59.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    blendOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #59
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  60. 60
    Rhino Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    58.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Rhino Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #60
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  61. 61
    TUXEDO OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    58.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    TUXEDO OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #61
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  62. 62
    KDE neon
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    57.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    KDE neon is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #62
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  63. 63
    Parrot OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    56.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Parrot OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #63
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  64. 64
    BlackArch Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    55.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    BlackArch Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #64
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  65. 65
    Qubes OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    55.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Qubes OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #65
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  66. 66
    Whonix
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    54.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Whonix is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #66
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  67. 67
    PureOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    53.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    PureOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #67
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  68. 68
    Trisquel
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    53.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Trisquel is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #68
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  69. 69
    GNU Guix System
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    52.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    GNU Guix System is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #69
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  70. 70
    Devuan GNU+Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    51.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Devuan GNU+Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #70
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  71. 71
    Artix Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    51.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Artix Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #71
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  72. 72
    Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    50.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #72
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  73. 73
    Chimera Linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    49.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Chimera Linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #73
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  74. 74
    Serpent OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    48.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Serpent OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #74
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  75. 75
    Nitrux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    48.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Nitrux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #75
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  76. 76
    risiOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    47.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    risiOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #76
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  77. 77
    Bluefin
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    46.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Bluefin is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #77
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  78. 78
    Raspberry Pi OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    46.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Raspberry Pi OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #78
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  79. 79
    DietPi
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    45.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    DietPi is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #79
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  80. 80
    postmarketOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    44.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    postmarketOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #80
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  81. 81
    Mobian
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    44.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Mobian is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #81
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  82. 82
    Ubuntu Touch
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    43.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Ubuntu Touch is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #82
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  83. 83
    Proxmox VE
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    42.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Proxmox VE is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #83
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  84. 84
    TrueNAS SCALE
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    41.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    TrueNAS SCALE is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #84
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  85. 85
    openmediavault
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    41.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    openmediavault is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #85
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  86. 86
    IPFire
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    40.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    IPFire is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #86
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  87. 87
    OpenWrt
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    39.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    OpenWrt is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #87
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  88. 88
    VyOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    39.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    VyOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #88
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  89. 89
    Security Onion
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    38.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Security Onion is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #89
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  90. 90
    REMnux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    37.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    REMnux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #90
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  91. 91
    CAINE
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    37.0 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    CAINE is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #91
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  92. 92
    Pentoo
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    36.3 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Pentoo is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #92
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  93. 93
    LibreELEC
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    35.6 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    LibreELEC is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #93
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  94. 94
    CoreELEC
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    34.9 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    CoreELEC is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #94
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  95. 95
    Lakka
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    34.2 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Lakka is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #95
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  96. 96
    Batocera.linux
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    33.5 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Batocera.linux is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #96
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  97. 97
    Recalbox
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    32.8 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Recalbox is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #97
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  98. 98
    ChimeraOS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    32.1 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    ChimeraOS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #98
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  99. 99
    Drauger OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    31.4 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Drauger OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #99
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

  100. 100
    Regata OS
    Linux Distros · eligibility verified
    Verified Multi-source evidence
    30.7 4 datasets
    Why this rank?

    Original description

    Regata OS is a active Linux distribution currently included in the Top 100 Linux Distros chart after relevance, freshness, eligibility, and duplicate checks.

    ✓ Policy-checked HTTPS ● Source current

    FluxScore factors

    Current popularity
    Verified chart position #100
    Independent corroboration
    4 independent ranking datasets checked
    Evidence freshness
    Checked 2026-08-12
    Community sentiment
    Advisory only; objective chart order is unchanged

    Community sentiment is tightly capped and never changes the objective chart order.

    Strengths

    • Evaluated against 4 independent ranking datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • Exact audited totals are unavailable, so the score is estimated.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—objective evidence controls the ranking.

Independent rankings

About the Top 100 Linux Distros chart

Top100Hub's Top 100 Linux Distros chart for 2026 is designed to make a changing public ranking easy to inspect and verify. A chart of 100 genuine, active Linux distributions ranked with release activity, Linux usage indicators, reputable coverage, and search interest. Each published chart shows its latest update, movement, eligibility status, source datasets, and high-level FluxScore factors.

How is the Top 100 Linux Distros chart ranked?

FluxScore is measured using multiple reputable datasets selected for each category. Top100Hub checks current popularity, agreement across datasets, freshness, eligibility, and duplicates. Community sentiment is advisory and cannot override the dataset evidence.

How often is this ranking updated?

FluxCrawler checks approved sources every hour. The visible update time reflects the latest successfully validated publication, while each source keeps its own reporting schedule.