The first ranking of all operating systems in 2026, compiled on the Linuxiarze.pl portal, presents the most popular operating systems from the following families: Linux, BSD, Solaris, DOS, AROS, MikeOS, UNIX, TempleOS, Android, and others, which are or were developed independently or are based on other existing projects.
As always, I took into account the page views of the distribution/systems, download pages, and system installation pages.
The selection of the top ten of 2025, which you paid more attention to than other systems, should not be surprising. I was not surprised by the lack of systems other than those based on the Linux kernel in the top ten, but the second and third ten showed that Linux distributions were the most popular in 2025.
1. Winux
Winux (formerly Wubuntu, or “Windows Ubuntu”) is an operating system that inherits the entire look and functionality of Microsoft Windows, but does not require a TPM module, secure boot, or any other hardware requirements to run.
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2. CachyOS
CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux with advanced optimizations and multiple architectures ensuring the highest quality desktop experience.
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3. ZorinOS
Zorin is a distribution built on Ubuntu and aimed at beginner Linux users. The graphical interface is similar to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7, or Mac OSX (your choice).
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4. Debian GNU/Linux
Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions, valued for its stability, excellent package management system that automatically resolves dependency issues, and security.
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5. AnduinOS
AnduinOS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, featuring the GNOME desktop, designed and styled to resemble Windows 11. AnduinOS aims to ease users’ transition from Windows to Linux by preserving familiar habits from the previous system.
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6. Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the Cinnamon, Mint, and Xfce desktops. The system installer offers the option of installing non-free codecs and drivers, allowing beginners to easily play popular audio and video files.
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7. Nobara
Nobara is a Fedora-based Linux distribution. It is a modified version of Fedora Linux with added user-friendly improvements.
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8. OpenMandriva
OpenMandriva is a community-driven Linux distribution designed for personal computers and servers. OpenMandriva is a fully independent system and was created as a result of the distro’s development being handed over to the community by the bankrupt company Mandriva SA.
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9. Arch Linux
Arch Linux was created in 2002 by Judd Vinet based on the CRUX distribution. The system lacks graphical configuration tools, but this does not impede its easy management.
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10. Linux Lite
Linux Lite is a user-friendly and easy-to-use Linux distribution. It is based on Ubuntu LTS (long-term support), and the default desktop is Xfce.
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Next ones:
11. Lubuntu
12. HackerOS
13. Manjaro
14. Ubuntu
15. Kubuntu
16. SteamOS
17. SparkyLinux
18. Linuxfx
19. Boot-Repair-Disk
20. 4MLinux
21. Kali Linux
22. openSUSE
23. BigLinux
24. Xubuntu
25. Garuda Linux
26. MX Linux
27. OpenMediaVault
28. antix
29. Red Star OS
30. Puppy Linux
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