Zorin OS 18 has achieved 2 million downloads in under three months, primarily attracting former Windows users following the end of Windows 10 support.
Download Milestone and User Shift
The recent Zorin OS update marks the project's largest release, coinciding with Microsoft's discontinuation of Windows 10 on the same day. The download figures underscore a significant migration to Linux as users seek alternatives to Windows 11's hardware demands, such as TPM 2.0.
- Zorin OS 18: 2 million downloads reached in under three months.
- Release aligned with Windows 10 support end, driving migration.
- Over 75% of downloads from former Windows users, per Zorin project data.
Growing Linux Adoption
Zorin OS targets older hardware, appealing as an alternative to Windows and macOS. As Windows 10 exits, it drives interest in Linux amid dissatisfaction with increasing Windows bloat.
Steam data reflects this trend, showing Linux usage on the rise, currently at about 3.58% of installations. Despite the increase, Windows remains dominant in the desktop market.
The growth of Zorin OS exemplifies the broader trend of Linux adoption catalyzed by Windows 10's transition and hardware upgrade constraints.
