Which Linux distribution is most used by developers?

NicolasBrondinBernard

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Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, etc... Which distribution is the most popular?

Article published on 19/01/2024, last updated on 10/08/2026

In total, more than 70% of developers use Ubuntu as their main Linux distribution!

The "other" answers include: Fedora, ZorinOS, Kali

LinkedIn Poll

Total: 371 responses

  • Ubuntu: 76% (282)
  • Debian: 16% (61)
  • Arch: 2% (9)
  • Other: 5% (19)

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nicolas-brondin_sondage-de-la-semaine-pour-les-devs-activity-7151123485472280578-qU55

Twitter Poll

Total: 230 responses

  • Ubuntu: 63% (145)
  • Debian: 22% (50)
  • Arch: 9% (21)
  • Other: 6% (14)

Source: https://x.com/nicolasbrondin/status/1745357834013794700?s=61


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