CachyOS Seems Unstoppable (ProtonDB distro ranking September 2025)
3 days ago
- #Distro Trends
- #CachyOS
- #Linux Gaming
- CachyOS is the fastest growing Linux distro for gaming, now at 10.7% market share, just behind Linux Mint.
- CachyOS's growth is driven by positive user experiences, community engagement, and feature-rich updates like KDE Plasma on Wayland and gaming optimizations.
- Arch Linux and CachyOS coexist without cannibalization, as they target different audiences (minimalist vs. desktop/gaming-focused).
- Ubuntu's market share is declining (8.2%), while Fedora remains stable (9-10%). Bazzite is growing despite SteamOS availability.
- Manjaro and Pop_OS! are losing market share, with Pop_OS! suffering from outdated Ubuntu base.
- The Linux gaming market is shifting toward Arch-based and Fedora-based distros, with Ubuntu/Debian losing appeal.