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Top Linux Distros of 2021

The highest-rated linux distros of 2021, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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1
U
Ubuntu

Enterprise open-source operating system and Linux distribution

10.0
2
M
Manjaro

This page provides an overview of Manjaro Linux, an open source operating system designed for ease of use

10.0
3
D
Debian

Debian is an operating system and a distribution of Free Software

4
F
Fedora

Free and open-source operating system for desktops and servers

5
U
Ubuntu Touch

Linux mobile operating system for freedom and flexibility

6
W
Wajig

Wrapper for dpkg/apt

7
M
MOSIX

distributed operating system

Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best linux distros in 2021?▾

Based on community votes, Ubuntu is the highest-rated linux distros of 2021, ranked #1 by the community.

How are annual rankings calculated?▾

Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 2020?▾

Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 2020 rankings to see movement.

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