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nnn vs ranger
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| Fact | nnn | ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Python |
| Licence | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 17k |
| Latest | v5.3 | v1.9.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-09-09 |
| Release cadence | about 268 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
nnn replaces ranger. Alternatives to ranger →
Full replacementA single small C binary, extended through plugins rather than a Python config.
nnn
✓ signed The latest release, v5.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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ranger
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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