# Qwen Says Its Image Model Now Tops Two Arena Leaderboards

> Alibaba's Qwen posted on X that Qwen-Image-2.1 is the #1 open-source model in both the Image Edit and Text-to-Image Arenas, thanking the Arena for the recognition.

- **Topic**: Models
- **Published**: 2026-10-01T11:15:17.532Z
- **Canonical URL**: https://highsignal.sh/stories/qwen-says-its-image-model-now-tops-two-arena-leaderboards-53927a05

## Why It Matters

If the ranking holds, Qwen's open-weight image model would sit above other open releases in the Arena's public votes, strengthening Alibaba's position among open image generators. The claim comes from Qwen's own post, not an independent benchmark run, so it should be read as the lab's assertion until Arena standings are cited directly. One post is also thin ground for treating a leaderboard shift as settled.

## Primary Sources & Citations

- [Thanks @arena for the recognition](https://x.com/Alibaba_Qwen/status/2102569821997346912) — *X - Qwen* (Community discussion)

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