Why hackers moved from ncmpcpp to rmpc
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I recently switched from ncmpcpp to rmpc, which is a much more modern client! A lot more (easily) customizable compared to ncmpcpp as well.”kataklasm, 2026-01-27original comment ↗
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ncmpcpp vs rmpc
| ncmpcpp | rmpc | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 1 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of ncmpcpp
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Praise for rmpc
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