Isn't Artix ranked low in distrowatch ?
How come Antix(debian) or MX(debian) is ranked higher ?
https://popey.com/blog/2021/01/distrowatch-is-not-a-measure-of-popularity/
People looking for a good GNU/Linux distribution without systemd, don't necessarily go to Distrowatch.
These searches will therefore not be counted (ranked) on Distrowtach.
Moreover, a "rolling release" distribution does not need to release a new iso every six months.
The name of such a distribution will therefore very rarely appear on Distrowatch (and therefore in the eyes of the general public).
I'm OK with this. Distros fall apart when they become too popular and wieldy to maintain. In my opinion, it's better to be a part of a smaller/niche community where there's less drama and demands.
In France we say: "Pour vivre heureux, il vaut mieux vivre caché" ("To live happily, it is better to live hidden"). :) *
But there is this other adage: "À bon vin, point d'enseigne" ("A good wine, no sign"). When an innkeeper served good wine, it was not necessary to indicate it on a sign, everyone ended up knowing about it.
I like that! Thanks for sharing. :)