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Reader supplied reviews for Omarchy
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8.7 from 32 review(s)
Version: 3.2.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2026-01-08
Votes: 6
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In Arch-based distros, I would expect that they embrace the K.I.S.S. philosophy. That's not the case here. The size of the Omarchy ISO is over 6 GB. Even bigger than Ubuntu.
There are several closed-source applications (which, for me, is a red flag) and also some WebApps. After seeing that, I didn't have the motivation to test Omarchy in depth.
But at least I tried to remove (part of) the bloat, and the applications (WebApps also) that I removed were on the menu.
I installed Omarchy in a VM, and I couldn't test if dual booting was possible.
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Version: 3.2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-01
Votes: 2
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OmarchyLinux by @dhh
Finally the distro on which i settled on.
It uses hyperland but most users won't need to rice it as it already comes pre configured, and the configs are really good. If you want to modify the configs that's so easy through the unified omarchy menu.
setup is so easy and quick, installing and updating packages are simple.
It comes with default omarchy configs for hyprland, but you can apply your configs on top of it through unified omarchy menu.
that menu is gold... literally you can modify most of the things through that menu.
tinkering with configs doesn't scare me... omarchy picked right pain point and shipped what was needed.
I don't think so that i will ever move to any other distro cause for me omarchy is all i needed!
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Version: 3.2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-23
Votes: 0
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I've tried a lot of distros but Omarchy was what I have settled on. It's so easy to install and setup(7 minutes for me) and with the documentation and keybinds menu, it's also so easy to learn and getbin touch with. It being based on Arch is also awesome and the fact that they have installation menus for both pacman and yay makes it so easy to find packages and read their descriptions. Overally the experience has been awesome woth my only gripe being constant changes but I guess that's what you get when you install another person's opinionated setup. It's very nice for people who want to run arch or linux, have experience, but do not want or have the time to configure everything from the ground up.
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Version: 3.2.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-15
Votes: 1
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I've tried so many distro's and most I got to work and most it was just for hobby. When Microsoft started talking about Recall I knew it was time to move over to Linux as daily driver. I went in full user mode, so expectations: easy install, easy use, no driver drama after installation.
To my surprise a lot of distro's get it right these days, some need minor adjustments, but distros like CachyOS, Bazzite, Pop!OS, they all pretty much work straight away.
So why Omarchy you say? On my machine (Lenovo Legion 5) it just worked. No Nvidia hassle and a nice clean desktop. My Steam games just run (and I have a lot). And Hyprland is so nice when you are coding. I also really enjoy the pixelart look.
Hyprland does take some getting used to, but there is a cheatsheet in the OS for all the hotkeys and you learn them pretty fast (even at 51 ;) ) . Imho it's well worth your time.
Tip if you need help with finding hyprland config files or just configuring your system and you do not want to go through all kinds of websites/manuals; I actually used AI for that (first Claude code and now Gemini CLI). The terminal versions can execute commands on your computer if you allow them to. Just be sure you check what they want to do before you acknowledge it. And if you want to learn, just read what the AI does and next time you try it yourself :)
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Version: 3.1.7
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-20
Votes: 5
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Omarchy distro is very easy to install and hyprland key configurations were quite good except caps-lock(alterable still) thingy. Those who love hyprland ( preconfigured one, don't want to spend time on multiple configs) will definitely love it. config files are specified in their docs and their alteration has to be our own task to find and apply.There are many bugs and enhancements listed in github, my system configuration has no issues running omarchy so far. Also snapper has to be checked out for hard-drive memory gulps, kind of maintenance - Arch wiki is there lighting all out of darkness. I have tried pre-configured hyprlands listed (one of them has been archived), fedora hyprland(through copr - hyprland-qtutils mismatch throwing degrading available packs). I am a web developer.. i found trouble while using podman containers using nixos hence i didn't go for nix-hyprland combination. Among all of them i find omarchy is good. I would say commercial-apps(pre-installed) and windows-vm options (are removable) but were annoying for me. Final verdict: A good linux os.
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Version: 3.1.7
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-19
Votes: 1
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One of my favorite distros, up there with manually installed arch. It has an amazing appeal to me. The simplicity of install helps with me, as I constantly switch desktops. The pre-installed apps are all easily removable if unneeded, but many are actually quite useful, such as the screen recorder and screenshot tools. Installing and removing packages are easy, as it has a graphical interface and search for both Arch packages and AUR. Has multiple selectable themes that are easy to customize and configure. I've seen people complain about the controls, but you can customize them all too. Comes with NVim installed from the start, but can be easily configured to use any other editor of your choice.
If there's one thing Omarchy struggles with, its a sense of direction. It seems to want to do EVERYTHING, rather than focusing on one thing and excelling at it. This is both a good and bad thing, as it means that it's easily accessible.
My one main complaint is the lack of a proper manual. Sure, it has their web page, but it lacks real documentation for customizing and configuration. While you can supplement this with the Arch wiki and user forums, these are usually non-specific and unhelpful. While I usually don't need help with these issues, I can count a handful of times where I've struggled.
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Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 7
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I've been spinning up Omarchy on my daily driver for the past month or so, and it's one of those setups that just works. Also converted a WSL instance of Arch over to Omarchy and am asking myself why I didn't do this sooner.. If you're coming from vanilla Arch where every install turns into a multi-hour puzzle of dependencies and configs, this feels like a smart shortcut to the good stuff. It's essentially Arch with Hyprland tiled on top, is just rad in a way that prioritizes getting things done. fast. Totally would give it 10 of 10. The missing point is just because I always tinker a bit, but out of the box, it's tuned. The install process is where it got me me over right away. You download the ISO, flash it to a USB, boot up, and follow a handful of prompts—disk partitioning if you want, but it handles the basics smoothly. No endless menu diving or manual bootloader bs; in about five minutes, you're in with a clean, desktop staring back at you. Network's up, essentials are there, and it's all Arch under the hood, so pacman is your friend from jump woot. All the people online going on about how this lowers the barrier for dipping into Linux, this is pretty straightforward. Hyprland is the beast, especially if you're into keyboard-driven workflows. Tiling window managers can seem intimidating at first glance, with all those mod-key combos to memorize, but Omarchy's defaults make it forgiving. Super + enter pops a terminal anywhere, super + j/k navigates your windows like flipping through a stack of cards, and resizing or swapping layouts happens with a quick arrow nudge. After maybe 20 minutes of muscle memory building, you're off to the races—workspaces stack nioce, apps snap into place without dragging a cursor across the screen which to be honest has gotten old. On my multi-monitor setup, I can yank a browser pane next to my editor or cycle through terminals for builds and logs, all from the home row. It cuts out so much mouse time; I barely touch the trackpad now, and things flow longer because navigation's just... there. People keep calling it snappy and smooth, zero lag even when juggling a dozen splits. It's good on resources too, which rocks that efficiency. My idle usage hovers around 2-3GB RAM, leaving plenty of room for whatever I'm throwing at it, from code compiles to renders. I even tested it on an old 2011 MacBook Air and bada bing it breathed fresh life into the thing. Boots quick, stays responsive under load, fans barely spin up. No bloat creeping in; it's minimal by design, but everything essential is prepped so you don't chase packages. Theme switching is another one command like omarchy-theme switch whatever, and it cascades across the board: your shell prompt, Neovim syntax, even the bar at the bottom. Keeps things cohesive without hunting through scattered configs. It's tailor-made for dev. LazyVim is set up with smart plugins that load on demand, git's aliased for quick commits, tmux splits panes effortlessly. I logged in the first time and jumped straight into a project refactor, no detours for setup. It just works. Less time configuring, more time shipping. Overall, Omarchy rocks the balance of Arch with common sense out of the box. Should have set it up sooner..
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Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 2
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Very pretty, very functional, great defaults, great documentation, IMO, feels smooth as butter, Nvidia works great on it, fantastic visuals, and you can tell it is a passion project because alot of love went into the fine details. A beginner with Linux could pick this up and feel at home, an advanced user could pick this up and feel very satisfied with very minor tweaks that come down to just minor personal preferences. 10 / 10 imho , and it has as of this review fantastic documentation . Try it ((seriously))
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Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-11-09
Votes: 2
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Seems like the basic script kiddie arch-distro with "stolen" hyprland themes and a installer.
Very little documentation and some weird configurations under the hood. Security doesn't really seem to be a priority here or just neglected.
Don't waste your time. If you want an arch based distro for ease of use and with an installer go for the well-established ones like Cachy, Endevour or Manjaro. They have reliable people doing great work.
If you want arch just go with arch. It has better documentation and support.
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Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-05
Votes: 6
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I’ve tried a lot of Linux distros over the years, but Omarchy really stands out. It takes everything great about Arch—speed, flexibility, and access to the latest software—and makes it genuinely stable and usable day to day. I use it for creative and technical work, from video editing to development, and it’s been rock solid.
Omarchy feels lean, fast, and well thought-out. It boots quickly, stays responsive even under load, and just feels smoother than most setups I’ve tried. GPU acceleration and video encoding work right away, and updates are frequent but never break things. It’s clearly tuned for people who want to work, not constantly tweak their system.
For me, it’s become the perfect balance: all the power of Arch, none of the usual hassle. If you want a serious Linux system that stays out of your way and just performs, Omarchy is hard to beat.
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Version: 3.1.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-29
Votes: 11
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Lets be real: Omarchy is not a real distribution. It's barely more than a glorified Arch installer with a flashy website and bold claims. If you're looking for a user friendly, out of the box experience, Linux Mint or even EndeavourOS deliver far more, actual desktop environments, pre configured tools, and real community support. Omarchy, on the other hand, offers little beyond what you'd get from running the Arch install script yourself, but with extra steps and unnecessary bloat.
And then there's the security issue. The projects lead, DHH, might be a skilled marketer, but his technical decisions raise serious red flags. The default configurations are questionable at best, and the lack of knowledge about system security raises questions. Why trust a distro that prioritizes hype over substance? If you want Arch, use Arch or choose a reputable derivative like Manjaro, which at least provides stability and a safety net for less experienced users.
Omarchy's approach feels like reinventing the wheel, poorly. It doesn't innovate; it just repackages existing tools with a side of neglect. The documentation is sparse, the community is tiny, and the project's direction seems driven more by personality than by technical merit. Save yourself the hassle and stick with established distros that have earned their reputation through years of reliable development, not viral marketing.
Don't waste your time. Arch's wiki and forums already offer everything you need to build a system tailored to your needs without the gimmicks or the risks.
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Version: 3.1.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-24
Votes: 3
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I found Omarchy to be truly impressive out of the box. It’s clean, highly ergonomic, and I had no hardware compatibility issues whatsoever (Intel + NVIDIA).
I’ve always had problems with Bluetooth on other distros — but here, everything worked flawlessly from the start.
The integration of web and TUI apps is also well-executed and genuinely useful.
Overall, this distro has really won me over.
My only criticism would be the lack of language options during installation (or perhaps I just missed it), as it seems to be English-only for now.
That aside, I highly recommend Omarchy — especially for English-speaking
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Version: 3.1.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-21
Votes: 11
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I've been useing Omarchy for about 2 weeks now and its absolutly amazing! Coming from Ubuntu I was worried about Arch but the install was super easy and took like 5 mins.
Hyprland looks beautful and everythign works right away. I love how you can switch themes and it changes the terminal, browser, neovim, all of it. Thats really cool!
Performance is great compared to what I had before. My laptop feels way faster now. Memory usage is low and everythign is snappy.
The keyboard workflow took me maybe 20 minutes to get use to but now I barely use my mouse. Its faster once you learn it. The manuals are helpfull for customizing stuff.
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Version: 3.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-17
Votes: 9
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Have been looking for a consistent Linux desktop experience and this strikes a good balance of aesthetics while still allowing the user to change anything they want. This offers mostly sane defaults while still allowing you to change anything you don't agree with.
I like:
- NVIDIA GPU works without issues.
- Optical audio works without issues.
- Aesthetically pleasing from the get go with great default themes.
- Menus and launchers thoughtfully put together.
- Well written manuals explaining a range of config options should you need to change anything.
I don't care for:
- Opinionated software selection ...but, it is a breeze to remove any of the software if you wish to do so, which took about 30 seconds to do.
- Opinionated keybindings, ...but it was easy to change them, so I did.
I dislike:
- Nothing so far
I'm impressed and looking forward to see where this goes. Good job!
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Version: 3.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-10
Votes: 2
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Pretty cool. I've only used it for a week or so but so far I've been very impressed. Omarchy is an outstanding choice for anyone seeking performance and aesthetics while staying within the Arch world. Its user-friendly installation, opinionated software selection, and the choice of window manager (Hyprland) make it a great option for both seasoned Linux users but might also attract beginners.
I've never used Hyprland before but really like it, great workflow once you get used to it, and it just looks great.
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Version: 3.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-05
Votes: 3
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Hands down, the best distro I've ever used.
You don't have to use the mouse for anything, it can be all keyboard driven.
Near-perfect workflows for development.
Switching workspaces is instant with no annoying animations.
It's looks beautiful and I love the way theme switching works.
Has a great Discord community, help is easy to find.
Great manual and older harware support.
Easy to install and secure your system.
Free to customise and install whatever you want, allows you to configure everything but provides sane defaults.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-28
Votes: 4
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Really nice experience and performance, this is the best and fastest OS I've used.
I migrated from Windows early this year and was testing the common distros, wanted to test hyprland but I didn't want to setup it. Then I heard about this installation when it launched and installed on top of Manjaro and really liked it, and now it's even better with a full Arch ISO.
Runs great on a Thinkpad T480, and even faster on latest AMD CPUs.
The launch menu/app is a really nice approach to computing, with only the keyboard you can config almost anything without using terminal or any GUI app. In my opinion Hyprland and its tiling is the best interface for computers and Omarchy just push it a little further with the simple launch menu.
Theming is another focus of the distro, it has a large list of themes and grows each day. You can change themes crazy fast with the menu.
I just wish this had less packages (this is a dev focused OS, so for the normal people some apps included are worthless), but you can install it with minimal packages.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-23
Votes: 2
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Realy positive experience, Finally a Hyprland only based Distribution. Running it on 5 different Laptops, from old junkware from 2008 and very recent hardware, even 2 MacBook Pros, a 2008 and a 2013 one, latter is realy nice to work on and I'm loving it. I'm not gonna give a 10, there's a lot of development going. The install process is amazing and fast, but right now limited for us keybords, but that'll change. All together it gets a 9 from me! Their Discord channels are very friendly and it's nice to hang out there.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-23
Votes: 3
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Hands down, the best distro I've ever used.
You don't have to use the mouse for anything, it can be all keyboard driven.
Near-perfect workflows for development.
Switching workspaces is instant with no annoying animations.
Neovim is a first class citizen.
It's looks beautiful and I love the way theme switching works.
The only drawback is that it's using Chromium instead of Firefox. However I understand the rationale as Firefox's native support for PWAs isn't there yet.
My solution has been to install Firefox as my main driver and just fall back to Chromium where a PWA is convenient.
Highly recommended!
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-20
Votes: 1
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My daily driver. Started with it in early August and the pace of improvement and attention to detail has only improved.
The new offline installer is amazing. 3.5 minutes to a fully loaded system. Everything worked out of the box. So far I have tested it on a Beelink desktop, a Lenovo X1 Carbon gen 9, and a Dell Latitude 5320.
This distro has moved me off of bspwm to hyprland. I've played w/hyprland off and on for quite a while, but this is the most polished setup so far.
Multiple TUIs to manage things. Updates are quick and easy. Really great Discord channel with folks ready to help.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-20
Votes: 0
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Probably the best out-of-the-box Arch-based distro with Hyprland by default. The awesomness starts with installer: Select keyboard layout, select and connect to the WiFi network, after that the usual stuff (username, password, timezone etc.), and... done! Waybar hat all the important items, Neovim+LazyVim pre-configured, git, fastfetch, tmux... The best default settings and packages I've ever seen in a distro. The only thing I found unusual is Alt+F4 for closing the focused tile. Coming from CachyOS, where it's done by Meta+Q, it feels strange, but all the other default Hyprland bingings are great.
If you want to have a great Arch+Hyprland distro with all major dev-packages pre-installed and pre-configured - look no further, really! Easily 10/10!
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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I am way more productive on omarchy than on any other OS I used before. It runs fine on even older machines which struggle with Windows 10 and can't be used for Windows 11. Super low memory profile, sitting at 2-3GB. And gosh, its beautiful! Theme switching (not just background, but color scheme for nvim, terminal and even the browser is so easy I really start doing this a lot more (never thought about it on Windows or MacOS). And since the lates MacOS gives me pain in the eyes it was a no brainer to switch. Swtiched a couple machines and didn't regret it.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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After using macOS and Apple hardware for more than 15 years, and Windows on and off at work, Omarchy is the OS I didn't know I needed. As a data engineer and writer myself, I use Vim motion all day, and Omarchy is a match made in heaven, as everything is shortcut and Vim navigation-centered.
Although it's Linux, everything just worked out of the box from the get-go. And the fact that I can customize and change every little piece of my own OS is a little bit addicting, but super fun and worthwhile for someone who spends all their time on the computer for work and beyond. Thanks so much for creating it, DHH. Switching from a macOS terminal-centric user to Linux was ultra smooth.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 1
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I am running this on a Beelink SER8 and its amazing - smooth, fast, and running like a beast. I like the defaults: installed apps, themes, menus etc and its easy to install/update apps compared to other Debian/Ubuntu machines that I've used in the past. I also like that you getting the latest version of apps very quickly. There is some getting used to the difference keyboard shortcuts - I am still using a Macbook as well - but otherwise everything is very intuitive.
I also have it installed on an old 2011 Macbook Air installed via the ISO and everything just worked, and is once again completely usable as a dev machine.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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As someone who has been running pure Arch for about a year and half with Hyprland as my main environment, Omarchy has been amazing. It's got sensible defaults, it looks great right out of the box, and I barely have to customize it to suit my own tastes. Being up and running in minutes and not having to customize things for a week to get everything just right is such a breath of fresh air. Anyone saying Omarachy doesn't understand Arch Linux is missing the point of Omarchy. Omarchy is for technical folks who want the best Linux experience (which is Arch), but don't care about the monotony of the set up. Omarchy is really great.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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It’s opinionated, which means that it’s not setup to be good for everyone (hence maybe not a 10 for everyone), but instead to be perfect for dhh. Looks great, runs fast, installs like a bullet and just feels great to use! Easily the most exciting thing to happen in distros for the twenty odd years that I have been a linux user!
If you’re coming from a distro with a traditional window manager, hyprland does take some getting used to, and by that I mean upwards of ten minutes. There are a few choices of what software that’s included that I’m not personally crazy about, but all choices are made easy to change in a way that I haven’t seen before.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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Hyprland was such a great choice for WM. Absolutely flies and feels very smooth. And everything just works! They include easy install methods for a lot of dev tools. Also very strong theming support with new themes being added in every release.
Possibly the most impressive aspect is how well documented it all is. The included manual is very fleshed out and quick links to the documentation for other included tools are included right in the launcher. If you are someone who doesn't mind a little bit of a learning curve to start, Omarchy will knock your socks off, particularly if you are coming from Mac or Windows.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 2
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As someone who's been navigating the Linux landscape for over a decade, I've witnessed countless distributions promise the perfect balance between usability and customization. Most fall short, either overwhelming newcomers with endless configuration options or constraining power users with rigid, inflexible systems. Omarchy breaks this cycle with a refreshingly opinionated approach that somehow manages to be both decisive and adaptable.
From the moment you boot Omarchy, it's clear this isn't another generic Ubuntu derivative or yet another minimalist Arch-based experiment. The developers have made deliberate, well-reasoned choices about everything from the desktop environment to package management, creating a cohesive experience that feels intentional rather than accidental. The default configuration is genuinely usable out of the box – something that shouldn't be revolutionary in 2025, yet somehow still is.
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Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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Very easy to install. Installation takes less than five minutes. And it has the development environments set up for you by default so that you can get to work immediately.
Most of the development tools are pre installed with good default configurations. Default editor is Neovim but you can change it to vscode. Very easy.
You want to change your theme? Very easy and it applies systemwide. So, no need to manually set themes for each application. The whole system looks great.
Installing Web apps is great too. With titling window manager, the Web apps look just the same like native apps.
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Version: 2025.09.09
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-15
Votes: 3
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An awesome way to try GNU/Linux in a productive way, if you're for example a web developer who wants to try something different to be more productive using more your keyboard with all your requirements preinstalled by default, but prefer something that works instead of having to dedicate a lot of time and effort to customize a distribution, let's try Omarchy, after that you can decide to keep it or not, but it is important to taste a GNU/Linux distribution with everything you could need to really start working in less than 10 minutes.
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Version: 2025.09.09
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-14
Votes: 1
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Been running it for a couple of weeks now, and it is a breath of fresh air. If you don't like opinionated distro's... don't run this. But if you are open to it, this might be for you. Lightweight, it has an easy menu and it just does what it needs to do. Installation took me less than 10 minutes. It comes with lazyvim already set up, some web-apps, it runs Hyperland, and the themes you can select are also used in your terminal and lazyvim. Just try it. On Linux in a VM (don't forget to turn on 3D acceleratino) is also possible. On Windows in a VM hasn't worked for me. But after a few days in a VM, I just installed it as my daily driver. I like it.
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Version: 2025.09.09
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-09-13
Votes: 1
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tried this out for fun and there is literally no point to this. just a few dotfiles and preinstalled apps. nothing this does here is better than any arch-based distro with an installer that also packages in it's own dotfiles and preinstalled apps. cachyos does that. endeavouros does that. it doesnt even have the advantage of neither of those distros in terms of helper scripts and packages that actually makes sense to help you mantain the system. the distro itself doesn't really even seem to understand arch linux all that well. nothing here has any real advantage over the majority of popular arch-based distros like cachyos. pretty much better off as a post-install AUR package
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Latest Reviews
Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.2.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2026-01-08
Votes: 6
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In Arch-based distros, I would expect that they embrace the K.I.S.S. philosophy. That's not the case here. The size of the Omarchy ISO is over 6 GB. Even bigger than Ubuntu.
There are several closed-source applications (which, for me, is a red flag) and also some WebApps. After seeing that, I didn't have the motivation to test Omarchy in depth.
But at least I tried to remove (part of) the bloat, and the applications (WebApps also) that I removed were on the menu.
I installed Omarchy in a VM, and I couldn't test if dual booting was possible.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-01
Votes: 2
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OmarchyLinux by @dhh
Finally the distro on which i settled on.
It uses hyperland but most users won't need to rice it as it already comes pre configured, and the configs are really good. If you want to modify the configs that's so easy through the unified omarchy menu.
setup is so easy and quick, installing and updating packages are simple.
It comes with default omarchy configs for hyprland, but you can apply your configs on top of it through unified omarchy menu.
that menu is gold... literally you can modify most of the things through that menu.
tinkering with configs doesn't scare me... omarchy picked right pain point and shipped what was needed.
I don't think so that i will ever move to any other distro cause for me omarchy is all i needed!
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-23
Votes: 0
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I've tried a lot of distros but Omarchy was what I have settled on. It's so easy to install and setup(7 minutes for me) and with the documentation and keybinds menu, it's also so easy to learn and getbin touch with. It being based on Arch is also awesome and the fact that they have installation menus for both pacman and yay makes it so easy to find packages and read their descriptions. Overally the experience has been awesome woth my only gripe being constant changes but I guess that's what you get when you install another person's opinionated setup. It's very nice for people who want to run arch or linux, have experience, but do not want or have the time to configure everything from the ground up.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.2.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-15
Votes: 1
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I've tried so many distro's and most I got to work and most it was just for hobby. When Microsoft started talking about Recall I knew it was time to move over to Linux as daily driver. I went in full user mode, so expectations: easy install, easy use, no driver drama after installation.
To my surprise a lot of distro's get it right these days, some need minor adjustments, but distros like CachyOS, Bazzite, Pop!OS, they all pretty much work straight away.
So why Omarchy you say? On my machine (Lenovo Legion 5) it just worked. No Nvidia hassle and a nice clean desktop. My Steam games just run (and I have a lot). And Hyprland is so nice when you are coding. I also really enjoy the pixelart look.
Hyprland does take some getting used to, but there is a cheatsheet in the OS for all the hotkeys and you learn them pretty fast (even at 51 ;) ) . Imho it's well worth your time.
Tip if you need help with finding hyprland config files or just configuring your system and you do not want to go through all kinds of websites/manuals; I actually used AI for that (first Claude code and now Gemini CLI). The terminal versions can execute commands on your computer if you allow them to. Just be sure you check what they want to do before you acknowledge it. And if you want to learn, just read what the AI does and next time you try it yourself :)
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.7
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-20
Votes: 5
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Omarchy distro is very easy to install and hyprland key configurations were quite good except caps-lock(alterable still) thingy. Those who love hyprland ( preconfigured one, don't want to spend time on multiple configs) will definitely love it. config files are specified in their docs and their alteration has to be our own task to find and apply.There are many bugs and enhancements listed in github, my system configuration has no issues running omarchy so far. Also snapper has to be checked out for hard-drive memory gulps, kind of maintenance - Arch wiki is there lighting all out of darkness. I have tried pre-configured hyprlands listed (one of them has been archived), fedora hyprland(through copr - hyprland-qtutils mismatch throwing degrading available packs). I am a web developer.. i found trouble while using podman containers using nixos hence i didn't go for nix-hyprland combination. Among all of them i find omarchy is good. I would say commercial-apps(pre-installed) and windows-vm options (are removable) but were annoying for me. Final verdict: A good linux os.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.7
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-19
Votes: 1
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One of my favorite distros, up there with manually installed arch. It has an amazing appeal to me. The simplicity of install helps with me, as I constantly switch desktops. The pre-installed apps are all easily removable if unneeded, but many are actually quite useful, such as the screen recorder and screenshot tools. Installing and removing packages are easy, as it has a graphical interface and search for both Arch packages and AUR. Has multiple selectable themes that are easy to customize and configure. I've seen people complain about the controls, but you can customize them all too. Comes with NVim installed from the start, but can be easily configured to use any other editor of your choice.
If there's one thing Omarchy struggles with, its a sense of direction. It seems to want to do EVERYTHING, rather than focusing on one thing and excelling at it. This is both a good and bad thing, as it means that it's easily accessible.
My one main complaint is the lack of a proper manual. Sure, it has their web page, but it lacks real documentation for customizing and configuration. While you can supplement this with the Arch wiki and user forums, these are usually non-specific and unhelpful. While I usually don't need help with these issues, I can count a handful of times where I've struggled.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 2
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Very pretty, very functional, great defaults, great documentation, IMO, feels smooth as butter, Nvidia works great on it, fantastic visuals, and you can tell it is a passion project because alot of love went into the fine details. A beginner with Linux could pick this up and feel at home, an advanced user could pick this up and feel very satisfied with very minor tweaks that come down to just minor personal preferences. 10 / 10 imho , and it has as of this review fantastic documentation . Try it ((seriously))
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 7
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I've been spinning up Omarchy on my daily driver for the past month or so, and it's one of those setups that just works. Also converted a WSL instance of Arch over to Omarchy and am asking myself why I didn't do this sooner.. If you're coming from vanilla Arch where every install turns into a multi-hour puzzle of dependencies and configs, this feels like a smart shortcut to the good stuff. It's essentially Arch with Hyprland tiled on top, is just rad in a way that prioritizes getting things done. fast. Totally would give it 10 of 10. The missing point is just because I always tinker a bit, but out of the box, it's tuned. The install process is where it got me me over right away. You download the ISO, flash it to a USB, boot up, and follow a handful of prompts—disk partitioning if you want, but it handles the basics smoothly. No endless menu diving or manual bootloader bs; in about five minutes, you're in with a clean, desktop staring back at you. Network's up, essentials are there, and it's all Arch under the hood, so pacman is your friend from jump woot. All the people online going on about how this lowers the barrier for dipping into Linux, this is pretty straightforward. Hyprland is the beast, especially if you're into keyboard-driven workflows. Tiling window managers can seem intimidating at first glance, with all those mod-key combos to memorize, but Omarchy's defaults make it forgiving. Super + enter pops a terminal anywhere, super + j/k navigates your windows like flipping through a stack of cards, and resizing or swapping layouts happens with a quick arrow nudge. After maybe 20 minutes of muscle memory building, you're off to the races—workspaces stack nioce, apps snap into place without dragging a cursor across the screen which to be honest has gotten old. On my multi-monitor setup, I can yank a browser pane next to my editor or cycle through terminals for builds and logs, all from the home row. It cuts out so much mouse time; I barely touch the trackpad now, and things flow longer because navigation's just... there. People keep calling it snappy and smooth, zero lag even when juggling a dozen splits. It's good on resources too, which rocks that efficiency. My idle usage hovers around 2-3GB RAM, leaving plenty of room for whatever I'm throwing at it, from code compiles to renders. I even tested it on an old 2011 MacBook Air and bada bing it breathed fresh life into the thing. Boots quick, stays responsive under load, fans barely spin up. No bloat creeping in; it's minimal by design, but everything essential is prepped so you don't chase packages. Theme switching is another one command like omarchy-theme switch whatever, and it cascades across the board: your shell prompt, Neovim syntax, even the bar at the bottom. Keeps things cohesive without hunting through scattered configs. It's tailor-made for dev. LazyVim is set up with smart plugins that load on demand, git's aliased for quick commits, tmux splits panes effortlessly. I logged in the first time and jumped straight into a project refactor, no detours for setup. It just works. Less time configuring, more time shipping. Overall, Omarchy rocks the balance of Arch with common sense out of the box. Should have set it up sooner..
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-11-09
Votes: 2
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Seems like the basic script kiddie arch-distro with "stolen" hyprland themes and a installer.
Very little documentation and some weird configurations under the hood. Security doesn't really seem to be a priority here or just neglected.
Don't waste your time. If you want an arch based distro for ease of use and with an installer go for the well-established ones like Cachy, Endevour or Manjaro. They have reliable people doing great work.
If you want arch just go with arch. It has better documentation and support.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.4
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-05
Votes: 6
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I’ve tried a lot of Linux distros over the years, but Omarchy really stands out. It takes everything great about Arch—speed, flexibility, and access to the latest software—and makes it genuinely stable and usable day to day. I use it for creative and technical work, from video editing to development, and it’s been rock solid.
Omarchy feels lean, fast, and well thought-out. It boots quickly, stays responsive even under load, and just feels smoother than most setups I’ve tried. GPU acceleration and video encoding work right away, and updates are frequent but never break things. It’s clearly tuned for people who want to work, not constantly tweak their system.
For me, it’s become the perfect balance: all the power of Arch, none of the usual hassle. If you want a serious Linux system that stays out of your way and just performs, Omarchy is hard to beat.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-29
Votes: 11
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Lets be real: Omarchy is not a real distribution. It's barely more than a glorified Arch installer with a flashy website and bold claims. If you're looking for a user friendly, out of the box experience, Linux Mint or even EndeavourOS deliver far more, actual desktop environments, pre configured tools, and real community support. Omarchy, on the other hand, offers little beyond what you'd get from running the Arch install script yourself, but with extra steps and unnecessary bloat.
And then there's the security issue. The projects lead, DHH, might be a skilled marketer, but his technical decisions raise serious red flags. The default configurations are questionable at best, and the lack of knowledge about system security raises questions. Why trust a distro that prioritizes hype over substance? If you want Arch, use Arch or choose a reputable derivative like Manjaro, which at least provides stability and a safety net for less experienced users.
Omarchy's approach feels like reinventing the wheel, poorly. It doesn't innovate; it just repackages existing tools with a side of neglect. The documentation is sparse, the community is tiny, and the project's direction seems driven more by personality than by technical merit. Save yourself the hassle and stick with established distros that have earned their reputation through years of reliable development, not viral marketing.
Don't waste your time. Arch's wiki and forums already offer everything you need to build a system tailored to your needs without the gimmicks or the risks.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-24
Votes: 3
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I found Omarchy to be truly impressive out of the box. It’s clean, highly ergonomic, and I had no hardware compatibility issues whatsoever (Intel + NVIDIA).
I’ve always had problems with Bluetooth on other distros — but here, everything worked flawlessly from the start.
The integration of web and TUI apps is also well-executed and genuinely useful.
Overall, this distro has really won me over.
My only criticism would be the lack of language options during installation (or perhaps I just missed it), as it seems to be English-only for now.
That aside, I highly recommend Omarchy — especially for English-speaking
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.1.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-21
Votes: 11
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I've been useing Omarchy for about 2 weeks now and its absolutly amazing! Coming from Ubuntu I was worried about Arch but the install was super easy and took like 5 mins.
Hyprland looks beautful and everythign works right away. I love how you can switch themes and it changes the terminal, browser, neovim, all of it. Thats really cool!
Performance is great compared to what I had before. My laptop feels way faster now. Memory usage is low and everythign is snappy.
The keyboard workflow took me maybe 20 minutes to get use to but now I barely use my mouse. Its faster once you learn it. The manuals are helpfull for customizing stuff.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-17
Votes: 9
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Have been looking for a consistent Linux desktop experience and this strikes a good balance of aesthetics while still allowing the user to change anything they want. This offers mostly sane defaults while still allowing you to change anything you don't agree with.
I like:
- NVIDIA GPU works without issues.
- Optical audio works without issues.
- Aesthetically pleasing from the get go with great default themes.
- Menus and launchers thoughtfully put together.
- Well written manuals explaining a range of config options should you need to change anything.
I don't care for:
- Opinionated software selection ...but, it is a breeze to remove any of the software if you wish to do so, which took about 30 seconds to do.
- Opinionated keybindings, ...but it was easy to change them, so I did.
I dislike:
- Nothing so far
I'm impressed and looking forward to see where this goes. Good job!
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-10
Votes: 2
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Pretty cool. I've only used it for a week or so but so far I've been very impressed. Omarchy is an outstanding choice for anyone seeking performance and aesthetics while staying within the Arch world. Its user-friendly installation, opinionated software selection, and the choice of window manager (Hyprland) make it a great option for both seasoned Linux users but might also attract beginners.
I've never used Hyprland before but really like it, great workflow once you get used to it, and it just looks great.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-05
Votes: 3
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Hands down, the best distro I've ever used.
You don't have to use the mouse for anything, it can be all keyboard driven.
Near-perfect workflows for development.
Switching workspaces is instant with no annoying animations.
It's looks beautiful and I love the way theme switching works.
Has a great Discord community, help is easy to find.
Great manual and older harware support.
Easy to install and secure your system.
Free to customise and install whatever you want, allows you to configure everything but provides sane defaults.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-28
Votes: 4
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Really nice experience and performance, this is the best and fastest OS I've used.
I migrated from Windows early this year and was testing the common distros, wanted to test hyprland but I didn't want to setup it. Then I heard about this installation when it launched and installed on top of Manjaro and really liked it, and now it's even better with a full Arch ISO.
Runs great on a Thinkpad T480, and even faster on latest AMD CPUs.
The launch menu/app is a really nice approach to computing, with only the keyboard you can config almost anything without using terminal or any GUI app. In my opinion Hyprland and its tiling is the best interface for computers and Omarchy just push it a little further with the simple launch menu.
Theming is another focus of the distro, it has a large list of themes and grows each day. You can change themes crazy fast with the menu.
I just wish this had less packages (this is a dev focused OS, so for the normal people some apps included are worthless), but you can install it with minimal packages.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-23
Votes: 3
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Hands down, the best distro I've ever used.
You don't have to use the mouse for anything, it can be all keyboard driven.
Near-perfect workflows for development.
Switching workspaces is instant with no annoying animations.
Neovim is a first class citizen.
It's looks beautiful and I love the way theme switching works.
The only drawback is that it's using Chromium instead of Firefox. However I understand the rationale as Firefox's native support for PWAs isn't there yet.
My solution has been to install Firefox as my main driver and just fall back to Chromium where a PWA is convenient.
Highly recommended!
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-23
Votes: 2
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Realy positive experience, Finally a Hyprland only based Distribution. Running it on 5 different Laptops, from old junkware from 2008 and very recent hardware, even 2 MacBook Pros, a 2008 and a 2013 one, latter is realy nice to work on and I'm loving it. I'm not gonna give a 10, there's a lot of development going. The install process is amazing and fast, but right now limited for us keybords, but that'll change. All together it gets a 9 from me! Their Discord channels are very friendly and it's nice to hang out there.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-20
Votes: 0
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Probably the best out-of-the-box Arch-based distro with Hyprland by default. The awesomness starts with installer: Select keyboard layout, select and connect to the WiFi network, after that the usual stuff (username, password, timezone etc.), and... done! Waybar hat all the important items, Neovim+LazyVim pre-configured, git, fastfetch, tmux... The best default settings and packages I've ever seen in a distro. The only thing I found unusual is Alt+F4 for closing the focused tile. Coming from CachyOS, where it's done by Meta+Q, it feels strange, but all the other default Hyprland bingings are great.
If you want to have a great Arch+Hyprland distro with all major dev-packages pre-installed and pre-configured - look no further, really! Easily 10/10!
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-20
Votes: 1
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My daily driver. Started with it in early August and the pace of improvement and attention to detail has only improved.
The new offline installer is amazing. 3.5 minutes to a fully loaded system. Everything worked out of the box. So far I have tested it on a Beelink desktop, a Lenovo X1 Carbon gen 9, and a Dell Latitude 5320.
This distro has moved me off of bspwm to hyprland. I've played w/hyprland off and on for quite a while, but this is the most polished setup so far.
Multiple TUIs to manage things. Updates are quick and easy. Really great Discord channel with folks ready to help.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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Very easy to install. Installation takes less than five minutes. And it has the development environments set up for you by default so that you can get to work immediately.
Most of the development tools are pre installed with good default configurations. Default editor is Neovim but you can change it to vscode. Very easy.
You want to change your theme? Very easy and it applies systemwide. So, no need to manually set themes for each application. The whole system looks great.
Installing Web apps is great too. With titling window manager, the Web apps look just the same like native apps.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 2
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As someone who's been navigating the Linux landscape for over a decade, I've witnessed countless distributions promise the perfect balance between usability and customization. Most fall short, either overwhelming newcomers with endless configuration options or constraining power users with rigid, inflexible systems. Omarchy breaks this cycle with a refreshingly opinionated approach that somehow manages to be both decisive and adaptable.
From the moment you boot Omarchy, it's clear this isn't another generic Ubuntu derivative or yet another minimalist Arch-based experiment. The developers have made deliberate, well-reasoned choices about everything from the desktop environment to package management, creating a cohesive experience that feels intentional rather than accidental. The default configuration is genuinely usable out of the box – something that shouldn't be revolutionary in 2025, yet somehow still is.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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Hyprland was such a great choice for WM. Absolutely flies and feels very smooth. And everything just works! They include easy install methods for a lot of dev tools. Also very strong theming support with new themes being added in every release.
Possibly the most impressive aspect is how well documented it all is. The included manual is very fleshed out and quick links to the documentation for other included tools are included right in the launcher. If you are someone who doesn't mind a little bit of a learning curve to start, Omarchy will knock your socks off, particularly if you are coming from Mac or Windows.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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It’s opinionated, which means that it’s not setup to be good for everyone (hence maybe not a 10 for everyone), but instead to be perfect for dhh. Looks great, runs fast, installs like a bullet and just feels great to use! Easily the most exciting thing to happen in distros for the twenty odd years that I have been a linux user!
If you’re coming from a distro with a traditional window manager, hyprland does take some getting used to, and by that I mean upwards of ten minutes. There are a few choices of what software that’s included that I’m not personally crazy about, but all choices are made easy to change in a way that I haven’t seen before.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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As someone who has been running pure Arch for about a year and half with Hyprland as my main environment, Omarchy has been amazing. It's got sensible defaults, it looks great right out of the box, and I barely have to customize it to suit my own tastes. Being up and running in minutes and not having to customize things for a week to get everything just right is such a breath of fresh air. Anyone saying Omarachy doesn't understand Arch Linux is missing the point of Omarchy. Omarchy is for technical folks who want the best Linux experience (which is Arch), but don't care about the monotony of the set up. Omarchy is really great.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 1
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I am running this on a Beelink SER8 and its amazing - smooth, fast, and running like a beast. I like the defaults: installed apps, themes, menus etc and its easy to install/update apps compared to other Debian/Ubuntu machines that I've used in the past. I also like that you getting the latest version of apps very quickly. There is some getting used to the difference keyboard shortcuts - I am still using a Macbook as well - but otherwise everything is very intuitive.
I also have it installed on an old 2011 Macbook Air installed via the ISO and everything just worked, and is once again completely usable as a dev machine.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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After using macOS and Apple hardware for more than 15 years, and Windows on and off at work, Omarchy is the OS I didn't know I needed. As a data engineer and writer myself, I use Vim motion all day, and Omarchy is a match made in heaven, as everything is shortcut and Vim navigation-centered.
Although it's Linux, everything just worked out of the box from the get-go. And the fact that I can customize and change every little piece of my own OS is a little bit addicting, but super fun and worthwhile for someone who spends all their time on the computer for work and beyond. Thanks so much for creating it, DHH. Switching from a macOS terminal-centric user to Linux was ultra smooth.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 3.0.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 0
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I am way more productive on omarchy than on any other OS I used before. It runs fine on even older machines which struggle with Windows 10 and can't be used for Windows 11. Super low memory profile, sitting at 2-3GB. And gosh, its beautiful! Theme switching (not just background, but color scheme for nvim, terminal and even the browser is so easy I really start doing this a lot more (never thought about it on Windows or MacOS). And since the lates MacOS gives me pain in the eyes it was a no brainer to switch. Swtiched a couple machines and didn't regret it.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 2025.09.09
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-15
Votes: 3
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An awesome way to try GNU/Linux in a productive way, if you're for example a web developer who wants to try something different to be more productive using more your keyboard with all your requirements preinstalled by default, but prefer something that works instead of having to dedicate a lot of time and effort to customize a distribution, let's try Omarchy, after that you can decide to keep it or not, but it is important to taste a GNU/Linux distribution with everything you could need to really start working in less than 10 minutes.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 2025.09.09
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-14
Votes: 1
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Been running it for a couple of weeks now, and it is a breath of fresh air. If you don't like opinionated distro's... don't run this. But if you are open to it, this might be for you. Lightweight, it has an easy menu and it just does what it needs to do. Installation took me less than 10 minutes. It comes with lazyvim already set up, some web-apps, it runs Hyperland, and the themes you can select are also used in your terminal and lazyvim. Just try it. On Linux in a VM (don't forget to turn on 3D acceleratino) is also possible. On Windows in a VM hasn't worked for me. But after a few days in a VM, I just installed it as my daily driver. I like it.
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Project: Omarchy
Version: 2025.09.09
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-09-13
Votes: 1
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tried this out for fun and there is literally no point to this. just a few dotfiles and preinstalled apps. nothing this does here is better than any arch-based distro with an installer that also packages in it's own dotfiles and preinstalled apps. cachyos does that. endeavouros does that. it doesnt even have the advantage of neither of those distros in terms of helper scripts and packages that actually makes sense to help you mantain the system. the distro itself doesn't really even seem to understand arch linux all that well. nothing here has any real advantage over the majority of popular arch-based distros like cachyos. pretty much better off as a post-install AUR package
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