Microsoft continues to struggle with the adoption of Windows 11 among its users. Recent data from Statcounter reveals a notable decline in operating system market share, specifically compared to Windows 10.
After reaching an all-time high of 28.16% in February 2024, Windows 11 has seen a decline, falling below the 26% mark.
From March to April 2024, Windows 11’s market share decreased by more than one percentage point, from 26.68% to 25.65%. Most of these users appear to have returned to Windows 10, and although it is approaching its ninth year, the previous operating system surpassed the 70% mark for the first time since September 2023, gaining 0.96 points.
Despite lacking official support and experiencing a developer community, even Windows 7 still exists. Statcounter noted in its report that around 3% (-0.04 points) of all Windows PCs are still running Windows 7, even after its complete discontinuation in January 2023. While some developers still cater to Windows 7, Major applications and browsers have long since ceased to be supported.
Microsoft is set to introduce innovative AI capabilities for Windows 11, which could offer a compelling reason for users to transition from Windows 10. However, there have been several reports suggesting that certain features may be exclusive to PCs that They run on newer hardware. Consequently, customers who choose not to upgrade their PCs may need more incentives to stay with Windows 11. Therefore, it is too early to predict whether the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will help Microsoft drive adoption.
It is important to note that support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. This gives users approximately 19 months to upgrade their PC, purchase a new computer, or continue using an outdated operating system. Microsoft has been pressuring Windows 10 users to transition to Windows 11 through intrusive pop-up ads.
Although upgrading to Windows 11 is available at no cost, clearly not everyone has been inclined to make the switch.
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