Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented desktop operating system that uses Xen-based virtualization to isolate computing tasks through compartmentalization. Qubes OS's Twitter Score is 29 out of 1000 as of October 2026, ranking #33,839 (top 10%) among 493,668 tracked accounts.
Qubes OS was founded by Joanna Rutkowska, who stepped down from project leadership in 2018; Marek Marczykowski-Górecki has led the project since. The operating system is distributed at no cost, with the project sustained entirely through donations rather than product sales. Bitfinex and Tether formerly backed the project. In 2016, Qubes OS moved its Bitcoin donation fund to a multisignature wallet requiring 6 of 13 signatures, and in 2021 the project began accepting Monero, stating those contributions directly fund development.
Qubes OS has published 880 posts on the platform and has 30,171 followers as of October 2026. The account has been mentioned by 82 accounts, with 249 total mentions.
Who follows Qubes OS on X?
The accounts that follow Qubes OS include 162 founders, 28 angel investors and 48 influencers. Among them are Udi Wertheimer, Paolo Ardoino, Sandeep, 0xMaki, Matthew Graham and Zmanian.