MSYS2/Cygwin/MinGW/Clang support vs Background

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Over the last 7 days, Background grew fastest (+0.6%).

MSYS2/Cygwin/MinGW/Clang support vs Background: installs compared over last 90 days.

Comparison of MSYS2/Cygwin/MinGW/Clang support, Background
Plugin	Metric	Current	7d	30d	Daily rate (30d)	Rank	Rating	Ratings / day	Updated
MSYS2/Cygwin/MinGW/Clang supportVS Code Marketplace	Installs	355,553	+0.3%	—	—	#1040	5.0	—	Fresh · Oct 23, 2026
BackgroundVS Code Marketplace	Installs	373,327	+0.6%	—	—	#1005	4.7	—	Fresh · Oct 23, 2026