Windows 11 Gains Ground as Windows 10 Declines
Recent data from Statcounter, as reported by Neowin, indicates a significant shift in the operating system landscape as of March 2025. Windows 11 is steadily closing the gap with its predecessor, Windows 10, and if current trends persist, it may soon claim the title of Microsoft’s most widely used operating system by market share.
March proved to be a challenging month for Windows 10, which experienced its most substantial decline in user base to date, plummeting by 4.43 percentage points. This downturn has left Windows 10 operating on 54.23 percent of Windows computers globally.
In contrast, Windows 11 has enjoyed its most considerable growth in user adoption over the past three years, increasing its share by 4.53 percentage points to reach 42.66 percent of all Windows desktop users. While it still trails behind Windows 10, the momentum is noteworthy, particularly in terms of the rate of change.
The urgency surrounding Windows 10’s impending end of support in October seems to be influencing user behavior. With only six months remaining, many users are feeling the pressure to make a transition.
- If you remain on Windows 10, you face two options: upgrade to Windows 11 or opt to pay for an extension of Windows 10 support.
- Failing to take either route will result in a cessation of security updates, leaving your PC increasingly susceptible to malware, hackers, and other cyber threats.
This analysis was originally published in our sister publication, PC för Alla, and has been translated and localized from Swedish.
