Windows 11 Adoption Surges to 72.57% by February 2026

Windows 11 has seen a significant increase in market share, reaching 72.57% worldwide by February 2026, according to StatCounter. This marks a gain of 21.84 percentage points since December 2025.

Market Share Shifts

During the same period, Windows 10 experienced a notable decline, dropping 18.23 percentage points from 44.68% to 26.45%. Windows 7's presence, which was already minimal at 3.83%, further diminished, contributing to the growth of Windows 11.

Broader OS Trends

StatCounter's data also highlights shifts in the broader operating system landscape. iOS gained 1.45 percentage points, while an 'Unknown' category, likely representing Linux, increased by 0.56 points. These figures suggest that not all former Windows 10 users transitioned to Windows 11.

These statistics, which focus on the Windows ecosystem, provide insights into adoption trends but do not definitively indicate user upgrade paths.

Update: 23 Jun 2026