Arch
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Operating System
Pros and cons
Pros
- Customization/Personalization
- App Ecosystem
- Community Support
- Easy Installation
- Powerful Features
- Regular Updates
Cons
- Skill Requirements
- Installation Difficulties
- Usage Difficulty
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 67.4% |
| Mid-Market | 27.9% |
| Enterprise | 4.7% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1 | 4.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 3 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q2 | 6 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q3 | 1 | 4.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Ultimate Control and Customization with Arch’s Minimal Base and Great Wiki
“What I like best about Arch is the level of control and customization it provides. It gives a clean, minimal base system, allowing users to install only what they need. The rolling release model keeps software up to date, and the Arch Wiki is one of the best documentation resourc”
Unmatched Control and Customization with Arch
“what i like best about Arch is the level of control and customization it gives.”
Lightweight, Fast, and Free with Easy Setup and Strong Community Support
“It’s very lightweight and fast, and it’s totally free. Installation is simple, and there’s good community support as well.”