Nobara
RPM family, based on Fedora · first released 2022
- Popularity rank
- #17
- Index
- 291
- Released
- 2022
you play games on PC or you prefer tested updates on a fixed schedule.
Pros and cons
Good
- Fedora with gaming and media fixes applied
- Codecs and drivers handled for you
- KDE desktop set up for gaming
Trade-offs
- Maintained by a small team
- Updates can lag behind Fedora
- Less tested than Fedora itself
How Nobara fits what you do
Everyday use: Can work
Good
Nothing that stands out for this.
Trade-offs
- Not mainly built as an everyday desktop
Gaming: Good fit
Good
- Built with gaming in mind
- NVIDIA drivers set up for you
Trade-offs
None we know of.
Older computers: Not the best fit
Good
Nothing that stands out for this.
Trade-offs
- Needs about 4 GB of RAM to feel smooth
- No 32-bit images
Programming: Can work
Good
- A stable base that doesn't change under you
Trade-offs
- Language and tool versions can lag behind
- Fewer developer guides than the big distros
AI & Local LLMs: Not the best fit
Good
- NVIDIA driver set up for you
Trade-offs
- No official CUDA packages, so NVIDIA AI tools need workarounds
- AMD ROCm isn't officially supported
Servers & home labs: Can work
Good
- Fixed releases with tested updates
Trade-offs
- 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
Nothing that stands out for this.
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 | #37 ▼ 20 | 280 | |
| 12 months | #17 | 291 |
Shorter windows react faster. A better rank there than over 12 months means interest is growing.
Telemetry
Not checked yet. We only list what we've confirmed in the project's own documentation.
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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. Ratings come from signed-in LinuxStatistics users.