Windows 7 Sees Unexpected Resurgence in Market Share
In a surprising twist within the tech landscape, Statcounter’s latest market share figures have revealed a noteworthy increase in users of Windows 7, an operating system that has remained untouched by updates since its final security patch in January 2020. This month, the data indicates a rise in Windows 7’s global market share from 3.59 percent in August to an impressive 9.61 percent in September.
Historically, Windows 7 enjoyed immense popularity, much like its predecessors, Windows XP, and its successor, Windows 10. However, the lack of security updates since early 2020 has left it vulnerable to emerging threats. Despite these risks, the recent statistics suggest a resurgence that has caught the attention of industry analysts.
Interestingly, this spike in Windows 7 users appears to be largely driven by a significant shift in Asia, where the operating system’s market share surged from 5.64 percent in August to a remarkable 18.67 percent in September. This marks a dramatic increase from a mere 2.32 percent in July, indicating a strong comeback that raises questions about user preferences and behaviors in the region.
- Windows 11 experienced a slight decline, dropping from 49.08 percent to 48.94 percent.
- Windows 10 saw a more substantial decrease, falling from 45.53 percent to 40.5 percent.
While the numbers are compelling, it is essential to approach them with caution. Statcounter has not provided any explanation for this unusual surge, leading some to speculate about potential measurement errors or other anomalies in the data. As the tech community digests these findings, the implications for the future of operating systems and user choices remain to be seen.
Further reading: I’m sticking with Windows 10 even after it dies in October. Here’s how I’m doing it.
This article was originally published in our sister publication PC-WELT and has been translated and localized from German.
