# Omarchy gains $18.5M in backing, fresh converts - and fierce critics

DevFeed: [Omarchy gains $18.5M in backing, fresh converts - and fierce critics](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/omarchy-gains-18-5m-in-backing-fresh-converts-and-fierce-critics-41315.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/09/17/omarchy-gains-185m-in-backing-fresh-converts-and-fierce-critics/5296780>)

Author: Liam Proven

Published: 2026-09-17T10:44:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/www-theregister-com-articles.md>)

Topics: [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [foss](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/foss.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>), [version](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/version.md>), [Quickshell](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/quickshell.md>), [Ruby](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ruby.md>), [Ruby on Rails](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ruby-on-rails.md>)

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## AI overview

The Register reports that Omarchy, an Arch-based Linux distribution led by David Heinemeier Hansson, has grown from $8 million to approximately $18.5 million in pledges and donations. The project has released version 4.0.3, announced support plans for Apple Silicon Macs, hired technical staff, and attracted both supporters and criticism in the FOSS community.

## Source excerpt

DHH's Arch-based desktop becomes the latest front in FOSS's culture wars