Statcounter, which reported a significant decrease in Windows 11 market share last month, predicts that the situation will continue in April 2024. explained. After reaching an all-time high of 28.16% in February 2024, Windows 11 has now lost 0.97 points to 25.65% in April 2024.
Windows 11 Loses Market Share on April 2024
All these user users have been gaining 0.96 points since Windows 10, which will soon be nine years old, passed the 70% mark for the first time since September 2023. People seem to prefer this operating system.
Later this month, Microsoft will showcase new artificial intelligence features for Windows 11. This might be the first solid reason to leave Windows 10 behind. On the other hand, rumors show that some of the new features will not be available on existing hardware. Therefore, customers who do not plan to upgrade their PCs may have no reason to stay with Windows 11.
Windows 7, on the other hand, is still preferred, although it is no longer supported. Statcounter reports that approximately 3% (-0.04 points) of all Windows computers are still supported by Windows 7, and Windows 7 will be released in January 2023. It says that it has been completely discontinued.
Market Shares of Desktop Windows Versions (April 2024)
- Windows 10: 70.03% (+0.96 points)
- Windows 11: 25.65% (-0.97 points)
- Windows 7: 3% (-0.04 point rating)
- Windows 8.1: 0.53% (+0.09 points)
- Windows 8: 0.36% (+0.08 points)
