How Many Linux Distributions Are There?
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There is no single answer to this question, as there are hundreds of Linux distributions available. However, some estimates suggest that there are between 400 and 500 active distributions.
There is no definitive answer as to how many Linux distributions exist, as new versions are continually released and existing ones are modified. As of June 2020, DistroWatch reported that there were more than 250 active distributions available.