Fedora vs Manjaro
Fedora draws more interest (#7 vs #10).
you write software, you run AI models or LLMs on your own GPU or you prefer tested updates on a fixed schedule.
you play games on PC or you want the newest software as soon as it's out.
| Fedora #7 · RPM | Manjaro #10 · Arch | |
|---|---|---|
| Popularity rank (12 months) | 7 | 10 |
| Rank last month | 3 | 15 |
| Index | 297 | 295 |
| Family | RPM | Arch |
| Based on | - | Arch |
| First released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Latest release | 45 | - |
| Supported until | Dec 2027 | - |
| GitHub stars | 1,383 | 366 |
| Commits, last 30 days | 6 | 0 |
| Telemetry (OS default) | Anonymous count, on by default | - |
Pros and cons
Fedora
Good
- Recent software on a predictable six-month cycle
- Close to upstream GNOME and KDE
- Early adopter of new Linux tech (Wayland, PipeWire, Btrfs)
Trade-offs
- Each release is supported for only about 13 months
- Patented media codecs need extra setup
- Version upgrades twice a year
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 Fedora or Manjaro more popular?
Fedora draws more interest over the last 12 months (#7 vs #10 in our popularity ranking). That measures interest, not installs.
Is Fedora or Manjaro better for gaming?
Manjaro is set up with gaming in mind. Fedora can run Steam and Proton too, but needs more setup.
How do updates differ between Fedora and Manjaro?
Manjaro is a rolling release: software updates continuously, so you always have the newest versions. Fedora ships tested releases on a schedule, so updates are fewer and calmer.
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. Release dates and support from endoflife.date (CC BY-SA 4.0).