Recent data from Statcounter, reported by Neowin, reveals a significant shift in the landscape of Windows operating systems. As of now, Windows 10 continues to dominate the market, holding a robust share of 60.95 percent. However, this figure marks a decline of 1.8 percentage points since the previous survey, indicating a gradual movement away from the aging OS. In contrast, Windows 11 is making notable strides, having increased its market share by 2.13 percentage points to reach 35.55 percent. This slow but steady uptick suggests that a growing number of users are beginning to embrace Microsoft’s latest operating system.
Interestingly, just a few months back, Windows 11 was reported to have surpassed Windows 10 in popularity among Steam users, hinting at a broader trend of migration towards the newer platform. This migration appears to be driven largely by hardware upgrades, as many users replace aging machines that come pre-installed with Windows 11.
Furthermore, the impending end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, is likely to accelerate this shift. While users will still have the option to use Windows 10 beyond this date, doing so will incur additional costs and will not provide the same level of security or updates as the newer Windows 11. As we approach this critical deadline, it’s reasonable to expect that more users will transition to Windows 11, driven by both necessity and the desire for a more secure and feature-rich operating system.
