Manjaro Linux

Spec sheet

What it does

Manjaro is an Arch-based Linux distribution that aims to make Arch’s power more accessible to newcomers and organizations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Intended users

Manjaro describes itself as suitable for newcomers and experienced Linux users, as well as home and business use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Architecture limit

Official Manjaro releases support 64-bit systems only and do not support 32-bit hardware.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

ARM devices

Manjaro offers ARM install images for a selection of embedded and mobile devices.Read 4 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

ARM support

The project publishes ARM images for devices such as phones and embedded hardware.Read 15 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

AUR access

Manjaro supports access to the Arch User Repository for additional community packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Business integrations

Manjaro says it has packaged business-critical applications and can package requested Linux software; its enterprise page displays Zscaler, SentinelOne and Microsoft 365 logos.Read 4 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Business support

The company offers professional support for businesses, including system setup, management, conversions and maintenance services.Read 4 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Community help

Free help resources include Manjaro documentation, its user-to-user forum and the Arch Wiki.Read 4 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Company facts

LinkedIn lists Manjaro Linux as a Berlin-based nonprofit founded in 2011 with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company identity

The official site says the project is backed by Manjaro GmbH & Co. KG.Read 15 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Desktop editions

The official editions are GNOME, KDE Plasma and Xfce, with additional community editions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Developer packaging

Developers create packages with PKGBUILD shell scripts and the makepkg utility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Documentation

The official wiki exposes hundreds of articles covering installation, package management, hardware, security, networking and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Driver setup

The distribution can automatically install required hardware drivers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Enterprise offering

The project advertises business versions and enterprise services for organizational IT infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Hardware detection

Manjaro automatically detects computer hardware, including graphics cards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Hardware partnerships

Manjaro lists partner hardware from Slimbook, Orange Pi, Zotac and Star Labs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Hardware setup

The About page says Manjaro can automatically detect computer hardware and install necessary software such as graphics drivers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Installation

The project provides a simplified graphical installer and a CLI-based Manjaro Architect installer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

ISO integrity

Official ISO downloads include checksums and signatures, and the wiki documents GPG verification against developer or build-server keys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Kernel choices

Manjaro supports installing and using multiple Linux kernels.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Kernel management

Users can install and switch between multiple kernels through Manjaro tooling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Limit: application bugs

A G2 reviewer reports frequent updates but says some applications feel buggy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: Pamac Flatpak behavior

Tux Machines reports that Pamac can become unreliable when Flatpak support is enabled.Read 15 Oct 2026 · news.tuxmachines.org

Limit: repository delay

Linux Junkies reports that Manjaro’s staged repositories can delay security fixes relative to Arch, sometimes by a week or more.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linuxjunkies.org

Limit: unconventional shortcuts

TechRadar lists unfamiliar keyboard shortcuts as a drawback.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com

Limit: update and vendor support risk

ItsFoss reports an update that prevented login and notes that some vendors provide Ubuntu or Fedora packages but no official Manjaro support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · itsfoss.com

News: Manjaro 26.0

Manjaro 26.0 Anh-Linh was announced on 4 January 2026 with GNOME 49, Plasma 6.5 and Linux 6.18 components.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forum.manjaro.org

Other requirements

Recommended hardware includes a dual-core processor, an HD graphics card and monitor, and broadband internet.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Package management

Pamac provides graphical package management while pacman remains the command-line package manager.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Package verification

Manjaro package archives contain metadata, dependency information and file hashes that pacman can use for integrity checks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Praise: complete Arch experience

Tux Machines praises the polished installer, documentation, ARM support, graphical package manager and integrated tools as making Manjaro feel like a complete product.Read 15 Oct 2026 · news.tuxmachines.org

Praise: customization and speed

G2 reviewers praise Manjaro’s fast performance, modern interface, customization and convenient Pacman/AUR access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Praise: package manager

ItsFoss describes Pamac as fast, informative about dependencies and able to combine repositories, Flatpaks, Snaps and AUR packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · itsfoss.com

Praise: usability

TechRadar highlights the rolling-release model, office-suite choice and custom administration tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com

Preinstalled software

Manjaro editions include desktop environments, graphical software managers and multimedia codecs out of the box.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Privacy and security

Manjaro’s website privacy policy says it adopts security measures to protect personal information stored on the site and does not sell, trade or rent personal identification information.Read 4 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

Rating on G2

4.5 out of 5 from 60 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Recommended memory

The project recommends at least 4 GB of RAM.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Recommended storage

The project recommends at least 30 GB of disk space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Repositories

Manjaro maintains separate repositories intended to provide tested and stable packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Rolling releases

Its rolling-release model delivers ongoing software updates without requiring major-version reinstallations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Software access

Manjaro provides access to the Arch User Repository and includes graphical software managers for installing and updating software.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

Software formats

Pamac can be extended to manage Flatpak, Snap and AUR software sources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techradar.com

Stability model

Manjaro uses cascading stability branches so users can choose newer or more tested package streams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · manjaro.org

System requirements

The About page recommends at least 4 GB of memory, 30 GB of disk space and a dual-core processor.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

What it is

Manjaro is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, designed to make Arch’s power and flexibility more accessible.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wiki.manjaro.org

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