EndeavourOS vs Manjaro
EndeavourOS draws more interest (#8 vs #10).
Pick EndeavourOS if
you write software.
Pick Manjaro if
you play games on PC.
| EndeavourOS #8 · Arch | Manjaro #10 · Arch | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 8 | 10 |
| Rank last month | 14 | 15 |
| Index | 296 | 295 |
| Family | Arch | Arch |
| Based on | Arch | Arch |
| First released | 2019 | 2011 |
| GitHub stars | 533 | 366 |
| Commits, last 30 days | 3 | 0 |
Pros and cons
EndeavourOS
Good
- Close to plain Arch, with an easy installer
- Access to the AUR
- Friendly community forum
Trade-offs
- Rolling updates need regular attention
- Few graphical admin tools
- Expects you to use the terminal
Manjaro
Good
- Arch-based with graphical tools
- Holds updates back for testing
- Several desktops to choose from
Trade-offs
- Delayed updates can clash with AUR packages built for current Arch
- Has had certificate and infrastructure mishaps
- Not supported by the Arch community
Questions
Is EndeavourOS or Manjaro more popular?
EndeavourOS draws more interest over the last 12 months (#8 vs #10 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Is EndeavourOS or Manjaro better for gaming?
Manjaro is set up with gaming in mind. EndeavourOS can run Steam and Proton too, but needs more setup.
Rankings from our composite index: English Wikipedia article views, DistroWatch page hits, GitHub stars and views on this site, built 2026-11-12. All of these measure interest, not installs. Repository activity from GitHub. Ratings come from signed-in LinuxStatistics users. "Pick if", pros and cons are LinuxStatistics editorial notes based on each project's own documentation.