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Today’s Top 10 Linux Software

10 shown first · 100 ranked entries
  1. 01 —
    Firefox
    30-day installs · 185,574
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 185,574 Leading public metric
    85 Good support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 2 independent datasets; the current FluxScore has good support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 185,574. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #1; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    2 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Strong agreement across comparable source positions
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    2 supporting · 8 missing

    Strong agreement across comparable source positions

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #2 · 185,574 installs · 30 days

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    Snap Store · most popular Supporting evidence

    Source position #2 · popular-snap placement #2

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Supported by two independent item-level datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  2. 02 —
    Sober
    30-day installs · 196,833
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 196,833 Leading public metric
    85 Good support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 2 independent datasets; the current FluxScore has good support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 196,833. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #2; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    2 supporting of 11 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Strong agreement across comparable source positions
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    2 supporting · 9 missing

    Strong agreement across comparable source positions

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #1 · 196,833 installs · 30 days

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    Google Search Trends Supporting evidence

    Source position #4 · 5,000+ searches

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Supported by two independent item-level datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  3. 03 —
    Discord
    30-day installs · 175,772
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 175,772 Leading public metric
    85 Good support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 2 independent datasets; the current FluxScore has good support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 175,772. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #3; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    2 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Strong agreement across comparable source positions
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    2 supporting · 8 missing

    Strong agreement across comparable source positions

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #3 · 175,772 installs · 30 days

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    Snap Store · most popular Supporting evidence

    Source position #8 · popular-snap placement #8

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Supported by two independent item-level datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  4. 04 —
    Brave
    30-day installs · 172,391
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 172,391 Leading public metric
    63 Developing support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 1 independent dataset; the current FluxScore has developing support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 172,391. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #4; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    1 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Single comparable source
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    1 supporting · 9 missing

    Single comparable source

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #4 · 172,391 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Only one item-level supporting dataset is currently available.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.
    • Only one listed dataset supported this entry in the latest check.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  5. 05 —
    Google Chrome
    30-day installs · 166,896
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 166,896 Leading public metric
    63 Developing support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 1 independent dataset; the current FluxScore has developing support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 166,896. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #5; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    1 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Single comparable source
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    1 supporting · 9 missing

    Single comparable source

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #5 · 166,896 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Only one item-level supporting dataset is currently available.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.
    • Only one listed dataset supported this entry in the latest check.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  6. 06 —
    Bottles
    30-day installs · 141,882
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 141,882 Leading public metric
    63 Developing support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 1 independent dataset; the current FluxScore has developing support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 141,882. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #6; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    1 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Single comparable source
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    1 supporting · 9 missing

    Single comparable source

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #6 · 141,882 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Only one item-level supporting dataset is currently available.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.
    • Only one listed dataset supported this entry in the latest check.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  7. 07 —
    Spotify
    30-day installs · 116,089
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 116,089 Leading public metric
    63 Developing support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 1 independent dataset; the current FluxScore has developing support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 116,089. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #7; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    1 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Single comparable source
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    1 supporting · 9 missing

    Single comparable source

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #7 · 116,089 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Only one item-level supporting dataset is currently available.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.
    • Only one listed dataset supported this entry in the latest check.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  8. 08 —
    VLC
    30-day installs · 104,126
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 104,126 Leading public metric
    63 Developing support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 1 independent dataset; the current FluxScore has developing support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 104,126. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #8; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    1 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Single comparable source
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    1 supporting · 9 missing

    Single comparable source

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #8 · 104,126 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

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    Strengths

    • Only one item-level supporting dataset is currently available.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.
    • Only one listed dataset supported this entry in the latest check.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  9. 09 ↑12
    Schedule
    30-day installs · 509
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 509 Leading public metric
    77 Good support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 2 independent datasets; the current FluxScore has good support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 509. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #9; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    2 supporting of 11 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Meaningful disagreement across comparable source positions
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    2 supporting · 9 missing

    Meaningful disagreement across comparable source positions

    Google Search Trends Primary evidence

    Source position #4 · 100+ searches

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    Flathub · trending Primary evidence

    Source position #149 · 509 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub popular apps No item-level support found

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

    Open this explanation to load verified historical movement.

    Strengths

    • Supported by two independent item-level datasets.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

  10. 10 ↓1
    Steam
    30-day installs · 97,339
    Linux Software · eligibility verified
    30-day installs · 97,339 Leading public metric
    63 Developing support
    Why this position?

    Evidence summary

    Top100Hub found item-level support in 1 independent dataset; the current FluxScore has developing support. The leading public metric is 30-day installs · 97,339. Open the source evidence below for the traceable basis and limitations.

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    FluxScore factors

    Popularity position
    Current chart position #10; separate from FluxScore
    Evidence support
    1 supporting of 10 checked datasets
    Source agreement
    Single comparable source
    Evidence freshness
    Last source check 2026-09-26
    Community sentiment
    Separate context; rank and FluxScore are unchanged

    FluxScore shows how trustworthy the evidence is. It does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

    Item-level source evidence

    1 supporting · 9 missing

    Single comparable source

    Flathub · popular Primary evidence

    Source position #9 · 97,339 installs · 30 days

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    Flathub trending apps No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Flathub download statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Snap Store popularity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Debian Popularity Contest No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Arch Linux package statistics No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    Repology package coverage No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    GitHub release activity No item-level support found

    input checked; no exact item-level match, so this input scored zero

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    GNOME application ecosystem No item-level support found

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    Immutable rank history

    Method-versioned snapshots

    Open this explanation to load verified historical movement.

    Strengths

    • Only one item-level supporting dataset is currently available.
    • Duplicate entries are removed before publication.

    Weaknesses

    • The underlying ranking is estimated because exact audited totals are unavailable.
    • Only one listed dataset supported this entry in the latest check.

    Community check

    Helpful context only—it cannot change the ranking or FluxScore.

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About the Top 100 Linux Software chart

Top100Hub's Top 100 Linux Software chart for 2026 is designed to make a changing public ranking easy to inspect and verify. A current Linux application chart combining independent package-store popularity, trending activity, and search demand. Each published chart shows its latest update, movement, eligibility status, source datasets, and high-level FluxScore factors.

How is the Top 100 Linux Software chart ranked?

FluxScore is a whole-number rating showing how trustworthy the evidence behind an entry is. It considers how many reliable sources support it, whether they agree, how current they are, and where the information came from. For sports statistics, an official league or trusted statistics source may be enough. Each refresh tries every dataset listed for that chart, but only sources that actually support an entry can increase its FluxScore. FluxScore does not measure popularity or decide rankings, and community opinions cannot change it.

How often is this ranking updated?

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