My Favorite Linux Distros (February 16, 2026 Edition)

🏆 Linux Distro Tier List

SS Tier

• Linux Mint

S Tier

• Arch Linux
• TailsOS
• QubesOS

A Tier

• Fedora 43 KDE Plasma
• CachyOS
• Kali Linux

B+ Tier

• Debian Stable

B Tier

• Pop!_OS
• EndeavourOS
• MX Linux
• Moebuntu
• TUXEDO OS

C Tier

• Garuda Linux
• ArcoLinux
• Zorin OS
• Puppy Linux
• Archcraft
• Kubuntu

D Tier

• Feren OS
• Deepin
• Xubuntu

D– Tier

• Ubuntu Kylin

F Tier

• Manjaro
• Nitrux
• HamoniKR
• Nyarch

IDK Tier

Distros I'm Considering

• XeroLinux
• SteamOS
• PureOS
• Puppy Linux
• FreeBSD
• NomadBSD
• openSUSE
• CutefishOS
• NixOS
• Xelph
• ChimeraOS
• GhostBSD
• UwUntu
• Vanilla OS