Best Linux Distros
Ranked by community votes
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Rankings factor in vote confidence: an entity with more votes may outrank one with a higher score but fewer votes.
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U
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is the modern, open source operating system on Linux for the enterprise server, desktop, cloud, and IoT
9.4
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D
Debian
Free and open-source operating system
8
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F
Fedora
Free and open-source operating system for desktops and servers
7
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A
Arch Linux
A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution for x86-64 architecture
7
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L
Lubuntu
Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, utilizing the LXQt desktop environment
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M
MOSIX
Cluster management system for parallel computing on Linux clusters and multi-clouds
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S
StarSling
StarSling Runners are AI-native GitHub Actions runners: a drop-in replacement for ubuntu-latest with agents that open CI optimization PRs
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What is the best linux distros in 2026?▾
Rankings for Linux Distros are based on community votes. No entity has received enough votes yet (minimum 2) to be officially ranked. Check back as more ratings are submitted.
How are linux distros ranked on Peakd?▾
Peakd ranks linux distros using trust-weighted community votes. Each user rates on a 1-10 scale, and votes are weighted by the user's trust score (based on account age, consistency, and verification). Rankings cannot be bought or manipulated by companies. An entity needs at least 2 votes to receive an official rank position.
How to choose the best linux distros?▾
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What are the most popular linux distros?▾
Check the rankings above to see the most popular linux distros rated by the community. Not enough entities have received sufficient votes to compile a definitive top 3 yet.
Are Peakd linux distros rankings trustworthy?▾
Yes. Peakd uses trust-weighted voting to prevent manipulation. Rankings are based purely on community opinion — companies cannot pay for a higher position. All methodology is transparent.