Windows 11 sees a major spike in market share as Windows 10 nears its official EOL

In context: Windows 11 reached a new market share milestone in March, even as Microsoft continues to warn users about Windows 10's impending end of support. Despite being set to reach its end-of-life status in October, Windows 10 – originally released in July 2015 – remains the most widely used version of Microsoft's operating system on desktops and laptops. According to the latest data from Statcounter, Windows 11's market share saw a significant jump in March 2025, largely at the expense of Windows 10. By the end of Q1, Microsoft's latest desktop OS had reached a 42.66 percent market share worldwide. While Windows 10 remains the dominant version with a 52.23 percent market share, it has declined sharply from its peak of nearly 70 percent in April 2024. Meanwhile, Windows 11's share rose from 38.13 percent in February, continuing its steady expansion among PC users globally. For comparison, Windows 10 held a 58.7 percent market share in February 2025. One of the key drivers behind ... Read full article.