Why hackers moved from bash to zsh
2 hackers described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“when I have switched from bash to zsh”adrian_b, 2026-06-18original comment ↗
“I think finding out about this is why I originally switched from bash to zsh several years ago.”opan, 2026-01-10original comment ↗
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bash vs zsh
| bash | zsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 2 |
| Hackers who criticize | 2 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 2 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 2 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of bash
“This "hidden knowledge" is fun to read but pain to remember and use, especially when working with multi-platform environments”search_facility, 2026-07-26original comment ↗
Praise for zsh
No further praise for zsh captured yet.