EndeavourOS
Arch family, based on Arch · first released 2019
- Popularity rank
- #8
- Index
- 296
- GitHub stars
- 533
- Commits / mo
- 3
- Released
- 2019
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Pros and cons
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
How EndeavourOS fits what you do
Everyday use: Good fit
Good
- Made for day-to-day desktop use
Trade-offs
- Rolling updates change things more often
Gaming: Can work
Good
- New kernels and graphics drivers arrive quickly
Trade-offs
- Steam and gaming tweaks are up to you
Older computers: Can work
Good
- Offers a lightweight desktop
Trade-offs
- No 32-bit images
Programming: Good fit
Good
- Popular with developers
- Newest compilers, languages and tools
Trade-offs
None we know of.
AI & Local LLMs: Can work
Good
- CUDA available from NVIDIA's or the distro's own packages
- AMD ROCm supported or packaged
Trade-offs
None we know of.
Servers & home labs: Not the best fit
Good
Nothing that stands out for this.
Trade-offs
- Rolling updates mean more upkeep on a server
- Mainly a desktop system
Privacy & security: Can work
Good
Nothing that stands out for this.
Trade-offs
- Usage data not checked by us yet
- Privacy tools like Tor or sandboxing are up to you
Music, video & graphics: Can work
Good
- New versions of creative apps arrive quickly
Trade-offs
- Creative apps and low-latency audio setup are up to you
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Rank over time
| Window | Rank | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | #14 ▼ 6 | 293 | |
| 12 months | #8 | 296 |
Shorter windows react faster. A better rank there than over 12 months means interest is growing.
Telemetry
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Ranking 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.