Statcounter has unveiled its latest insights into the global landscape of desktop Windows versions, revealing intriguing shifts in market dynamics. As of September 2024, Windows 11 has achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching a record high of 33.37% market share since its debut in October 2021. This marks a significant turnaround for the operating system, which had been experiencing a decline in user adoption just months prior.
Market Share Dynamics
In September alone, Windows 11 saw an increase of 1.74 percentage points, a noteworthy gain that underscores its growing acceptance among users. Year-over-year, the operating system has surged by 9.73 points, climbing from 23.64% in September 2023. This upward trajectory indicates a robust trend in user migration towards the newer platform.
Conversely, Windows 10, despite its decade-long reign, is witnessing a gradual decline in popularity. Currently, it commands a substantial 62.79% of the market, yet this figure reflects a decrease of 1.35 points from the previous month and a more pronounced drop of 8.83 points year-over-year. The data suggests that as Windows 10 approaches the end of its mainstream support, its user base is slowly transitioning to Windows 11.
In total, the combined market share of Windows 10 and 11 stands at an impressive 96.16%. The remaining market is predominantly occupied by Windows 7, which maintains a steady 2.85%, while older versions like Windows 8.1 and Windows XP hold minimal shares.
- Windows 10: 62.79% (-1.35 points)
- Windows 11: 33.37% (+1.74 points)
- Windows 7: 2.85% (-0.2 points)
- Windows 8.1: 0.36% (-0.05 points)
- Windows XP: 0.34% (-0.06 points)
Looking ahead, the trend of increasing Windows 11 adoption is likely to persist, especially with a significant feature update anticipated later this month. Coupled with new processor launches from Intel and AMD, these developments are expected to further accelerate the operating system’s growth.
For those interested in a deeper dive into Statcounter’s findings, more detailed information can be accessed on their official website. It’s important to note that while these insights provide a valuable perspective, the data may not be entirely comprehensive, as only Microsoft can deliver precise breakdowns of its operating system segmentation. Unfortunately, the tech giant has opted not to disclose such details, leaving developers and users to rely on third-party analytics for their information needs.
