Which are you targeting (Windows vs. Android)? What specific device or processor are you trying to use?
For now, the "hot" tag is accurate. Every day, new commits attempt to shave off one more CPU cycle, patch one more memory leak, or add one more hack to keep the 32-bit dolphin swimming. Check the forks now—because in the world of emulation, what is "hot" today might be archived tomorrow, but it will never truly die. dolphin+32+bits+github+hot
For users on older hardware or 32-bit Android devices, the 32-bit GitHub versions (often labeled "hot" due to active development or trending forks) offer a critical lifeline for retro gaming. Which are you targeting (Windows vs