The best replacement for gnome 3 is unity.

The best alternatives to gnome 3 are rated as following:
★★★★★  unity
★★★★  kde
★★★  cinnamon
★★★  gnome 2
★★  xfce
★★  gnome shell
★  kde plasma
★  kde 4
  kde4
  kde 4.8
  mate

Your alternative for gnome 3 is not listed? Suggest!
Speaking about gnome 3, one probably shouldn't forget about compiz.

Other search terms related to gnome 3 and their ratings are:
★★★★★ compiz
★★★★ ubuntu 12.04
★★★★ docky
★★★ openbox
★ cairo dock
You have in mind a companion for gnome 3 and it is not yet here? Propose!



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