Android Tops Global OS Share – How Linux Distros Like Manjaro and Mint Rank
According to StatCounter, Android holds 39.49% of the global personal device market, surpassing Windows, while Chrome OS captures 1.3% of Linux‑based desktops; DistroWatch and Google Trends data show Manjaro currently leading Linux distributions, with Ubuntu topping weekly searches and Linux Mint ranking third overall.
According to StatCounter, Android is the most popular operating system, achieving 39.49% versus Windows' 36.63% and becoming the leading OS for personal devices worldwide.
Chrome OS, while not as popular as Android, slightly outperforms other Linux‑based desktops with a 1.3% share.
For detailed Linux distribution popularity data, DistroWatch provides comprehensive user statistics and news.
In the past three months, Manjaro has been the most popular Linux distribution according to DistroWatch rankings.
Google Trends also offers insight into Linux distribution popularity, showing Ubuntu with the highest weekly search score.
Weekly search scores:
Ubuntu: 91
Debian: 18
Red hat: 6
SUSE: 3
Manjaro: 1
When Manjaro is replaced by Linux Mint in the ranking, Mint moves to third place, indicating broader interest despite Manjaro's dedicated fan base.
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