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| Windows 11 Adoption Reaches New High: Nears 30% Market Share as End of Windows 10 Looms Image credit: Windows Blog |
Windows 11 is nearing its three-year anniversary and has reached an all-time high in user adoption, with nearly 30% of all Windows PCs now running the OS, according to analytics firm Statcounter. This is a notable improvement from its initially cold reception and recent declines in adoption.
Neowin highlighted that Statcounter's latest report shows Windows 11 holding a 29.7% market share, while Windows 10 still dominates with 66.1%. Typically, new operating systems are widely adopted shortly after release, but Windows 11's slower uptake raises questions about user reluctance.
One major barrier to adoption is Windows 11's demanding system requirements, which exclude older CPUs and machines without TPM. Additionally, the OS has been plagued by poor updates, buggy behavior, and an increasing number of unavoidable ads. For many users, the differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 aren't compelling enough, especially since AI features like Copilot are available in both versions.
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This recent uptick in Windows 11 adoption, a monthly increase of just over 2%, might be attributed to new PC purchases, as most new machines come pre-installed with Windows 11. Downgrading to Windows 10 is often impractical or impossible, especially with Windows 10's end of life approaching in October 2025.
Looking ahead, some users may wait for Windows 12, hoping it offers significant improvements to encourage migration from Windows 10, though system requirements may continue to be a challenge for older PCs.
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