Manjaro

Manjaro takes Arch Linux's package base and rolling-release model but adds exactly what stock Arch deliberately omits: a graphical Calamares installer, sensible defaults out of the box, and its own testing pipeline that holds packages back from Arch's repos for a period before they reach Manjaro users, catching some breakage before it lands on end-user systems. It offers official Xfce, KDE Plasma, and GNOME editions, plus a wide range of community editions for other desktops, and remains compatible with the Arch User Repository through unofficial helper tools. It's a common recommendation for users who want Arch's freshness and AUR access without committing to a fully manual Arch installation and configuration process.