Windows 11's global market share has declined as users move back to Windows 10 due to reported bugs and stability issues.
StatCounter Data Insights
- Windows 11's market share was 55.18% in 2025-10.
- It dropped to 53.7% in 2025-11 and 50.73% in 2025-12.
- Windows 10 rose from 41.71% to 44.68% in the same period.
- Linux's market share increased from 2.52% to 3.83%.
StatCounter reports significant shifts in the operating system landscape.
User Reports and Criticism
The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 faced hurdles. Users reported bugs and regression issues early in 2026. Influencers and editors criticized Windows 11 for problems like interface changes and stability issues.
Videos such as Dave Lee's
