The Growing Popularity of Windows 11 Amid Support Changes
In a recent update as of late October 2023, Microsoft has ceased releasing official statistics regarding its operating systems. This leave users looking to third-party services, such as Statcounter, for insights into the Windows market landscape. Current trends indicate a shift in user preference towards Windows 11, especially as the deadline for Windows 10 support draws closer.
Market Share Insights
According to Statcounter, projections for February 2025 estimate that 38% of all Windows users will be running Windows 11, marking a significant increase. The operating system has observed a growth of 1.35 percentage points, achieving its highest market share since its launch in October 2021. Comparatively, Windows 11’s year-over-year expansion of 9.84 points underlines its rising adoption rate. For context, Windows 10 achieved this same market penetration after a two-year period.
Regional Variations in Adoption
Interest in Windows 11 varies significantly by region. For instance, in Canada, Windows 11 is closing in on Windows 10, registering at 44.46%, while Windows 10 stands at 53.35%.Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10, capturing 50.41% of the market compared to Windows 10’s 48.18%.
Windows 10 Remains Resilient
Despite the impending end of mainstream support for Windows 10 in just seven months, it continues to dominate the market with a substantial share of 58.83%.During the same timeframe in February 2025, Windows 10 saw a minor decline of 1.5 points.
Dominance of Supported Versions
Currently, Windows 10 and Windows 11 are the only supported versions, collectively accounting for over 97% of the Windows market. The remaining 3% is divided among legacy systems: Windows 7 at 2.3% (a modest increase of 0.06 points), Windows 8.1 at 0.31% (up by 0.01 points), and Windows XP at 0.29% (gaining 0.02 points).
Current Market Distribution
- Windows 10 – 58.83% (-1.5 points)
- Windows 11 – 38% (+1.35 points)
- Windows 7 – 2.3% (+0.06 points)
- Windows 8.1 – 0.31% (+0.01 points)
- Windows XP – 0.29% (+0.02 points)
As the technology landscape evolves, the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly as users prepare for changes in support and service. For further developments, stay informed through reliable sources.
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