The Best Linux Desktop Environments of 2022

Improve your productivity by changing your Desktop's behavior.

As Linux users, we’re often spoiled for choice when it comes to software. There are some basic programs that we keep coming back to that are so integrated into the stack that we forget they’re even there. However, when it comes to things like desktop environments, it can be hard to determine the best option for exactly what you’re going to use it for. We have reviewed different Linux Desktop Environments, and there’s a lot of overlap between use cases. Here we show you the best Linux Desktop Environments for your particular use case.

Note: the following list is not listed in any particular order, and Window Managers are not included.

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1. GNOME Shell
2. KDE Plasma
3. Cinnamon / Pantheon
4. XFCE
5. Budgie
6. Deepin
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