Manjaro 25.0 is a user-friendly, curated rolling release based on Arch Linux. Unlike Arch, Manjaro holds packages in a testing branch for 2 weeks before releasing them to stable — adding a safety buffer while keeping software relatively up-to-date. The Pamac GUI package manager makes installing software effortless. Available in KDE, GNOME, and Xfce editions.
Desktop Environment & Package Management
The default desktop is KDE Plasma / GNOME / Xfce. Package management is handled via Pacman + AUR + Pamac. Pre-installed multimedia codecs mean it plays audio and video out of the box without extra configuration.
Performance & Use Cases
Minimum RAM: 2 GB, Disk: 30 GB. Manjaro 25.0 has solid gaming support — Steam and Proton work well out of the box. Manjaro 25.0 is designed primarily as a desktop distribution.
Who Should Use Manjaro 25.0?
Arch beginners, users who want rolling releases with a safety net, KDE fans. Built on Arch Linux with a curated rolling release model.