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Winsage
July 7, 2025
As of July, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in global market share, claiming 52% compared to Windows 10's 44.59%. Microsoft has changed the extended support program for Windows 10, allowing users to sync their PC settings to the cloud using the Windows Backup app to receive an additional year of security updates at no cost. This option provides users more time to decide on upgrading to Windows 11, particularly for those with PCs that do not meet its system requirements. Users are cautioned against remaining on Windows 10 without security updates due to potential vulnerabilities. There is speculation that Microsoft may extend support options further in response to concerns about older PCs.
Winsage
July 7, 2025
Windows 11 has a market share of 52% as of July 2025, up from 47.98% in June. Windows 10's market share has decreased from 48.76% to 44.59% during the same period. Since January, Windows 11's share has increased by 15.35 percentage points from 36.65%. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025. Microsoft has introduced an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers that offers one year of free security updates. A new enrollment wizard for the Windows 10 ESU program will be rolled out this month. For organizations, the ESU program costs per device for one year, with annual price increases for up to three years of support. Windows 11 version 25H2 is anticipated to be released in October, with new features gradually rolled out to version 24H2 through enablement packages.
Winsage
July 7, 2025
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, with Windows 11 at 51 percent and Windows 10 at 45 percent, according to Statcounter. At the beginning of the year, Windows 11 had only 34 percent adoption. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, prompting users to upgrade to Windows 11 for ongoing updates and security. Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance or security updates for Windows 10 after this date. Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 will be available for a fee of £24 per year for three years, but users can obtain one year of ESUs for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
Winsage
July 6, 2025
As of July 2025, Windows 11 has a market share of 51.77%, surpassing Windows 10's 45.02%. Windows 11 was launched in October 2021 and initially captured less than 10% of installations by the end of its first year. Its market share increased to 28% in 2023 and 36% by late 2024. Factors contributing to this growth include the impending end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, hardware upgrades by users, and attractive features of Windows 11. Over 700 million devices are currently running Windows 11.
Winsage
July 5, 2025
Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most popular Microsoft operating system globally. This shift occurs as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life date this October, leading to a decline in its user base. Data from StatCounter indicates that while Windows 10 had a stable user count for several months, its share has recently decreased significantly, prompting users to transition to Windows 11. Despite the availability of free options for extending Windows 10 security support, many users have chosen to upgrade to Windows 11, reflecting growing confidence in its capabilities. Windows currently holds a collective market share of 70.14%, compared to OS X at 9.87% and both Linux and macOS around 5%.
Winsage
July 4, 2025
Windows 11 has matched the market share of Windows 10, with less than a percentage point separating them as of the end of June, according to Statcounter. Microsoft has decided to allow Windows 10 users to continue using the older operating system for an additional year, despite urging eligible users to upgrade due to security risks. The company reports a 62% decrease in security incidents and a threefold reduction in firmware attacks for new Windows 11 PCs. Of the 700 million Windows 10 users, over 400 million are eligible for an upgrade, with around 240 million PCs lacking the necessary security hardware. Microsoft clarified that it has 1.4 billion monthly active devices, correcting earlier reports of a loss of 400 million users. The upgrade program timeline extends to either October 2025 or October 2026.
Winsage
July 4, 2025
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, reaching 50.24 percent compared to Windows 10's 46.84 percent as of July, according to StatCounter. A year ago, Windows 10 held a 66.04 percent share while Windows 11 had 29.75 percent. The end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, is prompting businesses to upgrade, with many preparing for the transition to Windows 11. Daniel Bowker from Phoenix noted that they are 80 percent prepared for the transition, with the remaining 20 percent needing investment in Extended Security Updates or alternative solutions like Windows 365. Canalys indicated that the increase in Windows 11 adoption is driven by enterprise activity rather than consumer demand, as IT administrators upgrade systems rather than consumers purchasing new hardware.
Winsage
July 2, 2025
Microsoft announced that Windows is now running on just over 1 billion devices globally, a decrease from the previously claimed 1.4 billion devices. This suggests that as many as 400 million PCs may no longer be using Windows, indicating a potential decline in market share since the launch of Windows 11 three years ago. Windows has reportedly lost approximately 15% of its market share since 2015. Windows 10 is approaching its end of support, and Windows 11 is expected to become the most widely used desktop operating system within the next year. There are concerns about Windows 11's stagnation and perceptions of it pushing users towards Microsoft services.
Winsage
July 1, 2025
Microsoft's Windows 11 has been available for nearly four years and features a modern interface but lacks some popular features from Windows 10, such as taskbar repositioning. Security updates for Windows 10 will end on October 15, 2025, prompting users to either upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for a fee. Recent data from StatCounter shows that in the US, Canada, and the UK, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, although globally, Windows 11 holds 47.98% compared to Windows 10's 48.76%. From March to May, market shares were stable, but in June, Windows 11's adoption increased by over four percentage points while Windows 10's declined. Windows 7 is the third most used version of Windows with a 2.19% share, followed by Windows XP at 0.43%, and Windows 8 and 8.1 at 0.31% and 0.28%, respectively. StatCounter's data comes from over 1.5 billion sites globally, providing insights into operating system trends.
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