Manjaro Linux

Reader supplied reviews for Manjaro Linux Average rating 8.2 from 501 review(s) Please specify which version of the distribtion you are reviewing. Please select a rating in the range of 1-10. Please write at least a few sentences about the distribution while limiting your review to 4080 characters. What are your thoughts on Manjaro Linux? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- stable26.0.425.0.1024.2.123.1.422.1.321.3.020.2.119.018.1.017.1.1216.10.315.120.8.110.8.8 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: 26.0.4 Rating: 9 Date: 2026-05-08 Country: United States Votes: 8 I installed Manjaro on my 2 year old ASUS Zenbook (Model Q410V). It installed perfectly with no issues. It's been 3 weeks now and I've had no issues. The KDE Plasma desktop is super nice and customizable, and the available packages in the package manager is abundant. Between 2004 and 2006, I experimented with Linux distros, but due to work requirements, I had to switch back to windows. But, so far, so good. I hope the distro continues to thrive and I hope all of the turmoil at Manjaro can be settled soon. Cheers!! p.s. I only gave it a 9 because nothing is really a 10... except Sidney Sweeny. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: stable Rating: 9 Date: 2026-04-12 Country: Colombia Votes: 12 First I tried Manjaro after my new laptop with Lunar Lake, in early 2025, was unable to run Linux Mint. It has been a pleasant experience overall and, aside from very few hiccups, it provides a stable and up-to-date system. Coming from Mint and Cinnamon, GNOME was also a great discovery. I am not going back to Mint on this laptop. Manjaro is here to stay. Highly recommended to those seeking a hybrid between stability and cutting edge features. Nothing else to say here but need to get to 500 characters. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: stable Rating: 10 Date: 2026-03-28 Country: Philippines Votes: 22 Using Manjaro KDE Linux offers a balance between cutting-edge software and user-friendly design. Built on the Arch Linux ecosystem, Manjaro simplifies what is traditionally a complex distribution by providing pre-configured environments, graphical tools, and a curated repository system. The KDE edition specifically uses the KDE Plasma desktop, which is known for its flexibility, performance, and modern visual aesthetics. One of the key advantages of Manjaro KDE is its rolling release model. Instead of reinstalling the system for major upgrades, users receive continuous updates that keep applications, drivers, and the kernel current. However, unlike pure Arch Linux, Manjaro introduces a stabilization layer, meaning updates are tested before being pushed to users. This reduces system breakage while still maintaining relatively up-to-date packages. The KDE Plasma desktop enhances usability through its highly customizable interface. Users can modify themes, widgets, panels, and window behavior to suit their workflow. Whether you prefer a Windows-like layout or a more minimal, macOS-inspired design, KDE Plasma accommodates both. Despite its rich feature set, it is optimized well enough to run smoothly even on mid-range hardware, especially when combined with proper system tuning. Manjaro also provides powerful graphical utilities such as the Settings Manager and the Pamac package manager. Pamac allows users to install, update, and remove software easily, including access to the Arch User Repository (AUR), which significantly expands available software beyond official repositories. This makes it ideal for users who want both convenience and access to a vast ecosystem of applications. In terms of performance and stability, Manjaro KDE can be very reliable when updates are managed carefully. While it is generally stable, users are encouraged to follow update announcements and avoid partial upgrades. With proper maintenance, it delivers a fast, responsive, and visually polished Linux experience suitable for both daily use and more advanced tasks. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 501 reader reviews of Manjaro Linux...