Microsoft is intensifying its efforts to transition Windows 10 users to Windows 11, particularly in light of the impending end-of-support deadline set for October 2025. This pivotal announcement signifies that Windows 10, the reigning champion of operating systems, will cease to receive essential security updates and support from the tech giant.
Shifts in Market Dynamics
The announcement has sparked a gradual migration of users from Windows 10 to its successor, Windows 11. However, this transition is not unfolding at the pace seen with previous operating system upgrades. Recent data from Statcounter indicates that as of July, Windows 10 still held a commanding lead, boasting a market share of 65% compared to Windows 11's 29.75%.
In an intriguing turn of events, Statcounter's latest figures reveal a slight decline in Windows 10's market share, now at 64.99%, while Windows 11 has made a notable leap, surpassing the 30% threshold for the first time, currently sitting at 30.83%. This represents a year-over-year gain of 7.17 percentage points for Windows 11, which was recorded at 23.66% just a year prior.
While these shifts in percentages may appear modest at first glance, they carry significant implications. With an estimated 1.5 billion Windows machines in use globally, even minor fluctuations in market share equate to millions of users making the transition to the newer operating system.
