Windows desktop market-share data flipped twice this summer: after StatCounter showed Windows 11 briefly overtaking Windows 10 in July 2025, August’s snapshot reversed some of that gain and put Windows 11 back under the 50% mark while Windows 10 recovered several points—an unexpected wobble with...
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Windows 10’s ascent from cautious upgrade to the world’s most-used desktop operating system finally reached a symbolic milestone in December 2018, when third‑party telemetry showed Windows 10 edging past Windows 7 in global market share. That crossover—reported as 39.22% for Windows 10 versus...
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Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in market share, marking a significant milestone in Microsoft's operating system evolution. According to StatCounter's July 2025 data, Windows 11 now holds 52% of the market, while Windows 10 has declined to 44.59% (thurrott.com). This shift comes...
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In July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system worldwide. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a market share of 51.77%, edging out Windows 10, which has declined to 45.02%. (techpowerup.com)
This milestone...
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As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become Microsoft's most widely used desktop operating system. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 50.88% share of the Windows desktop market, edging out Windows 10, which has declined to 46.2%...
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Windows 11, after a protracted journey of nearly four years since its release, has finally reached a pivotal milestone: it now powers more than half of all Windows-based desktop machines, overtaking the long-standing dominance of Windows 10. StatCounter’s most recent data, referenced as of July...
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After years of incremental growth and heated debates within the PC community, Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system. According to recent data published by StatCounter, July 2025 marks a significant milestone: Windows 11’s market share...
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After a protracted and often contentious transition period, Windows 11 has finally passed Windows 10 as the most-used Microsoft operating system on desktop and laptop computers worldwide. This development, which Statcounter’s latest figures confirm, unpacks more than just shifting numbers: it...
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In July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system. According to StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 52% market share, while Windows 10 has declined to 44.59%. (windowscentral.com)
This shift marks a significant milestone for...
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Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in market share, marking a significant milestone nearly four years after its initial release. According to recent data from Statcounter, Windows 11 now operates on 51.77% of all Windows PCs, edging out Windows 10, which holds 45.02% .
This shift is...
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For the first time since its launch in October 2021, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in global desktop OS market share, marking a significant milestone not only for Microsoft but also for the evolving trajectory of PC operating systems. After several years of steady, though at times...
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As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used Windows desktop operating system, capturing 50.88% of the market. This shift follows a gradual increase in adoption since its 2021 release, initially starting with under 10% market share in 2022 and...
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For months, the trajectory of Windows 11 adoption seemed steady—even if a little sluggish—hinting that Microsoft’s big bet on its latest operating system might finally be yielding results. Yet, fresh data from Statcounter reveals a surprising twist: in May, Windows 11 experienced a setback...
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For months, the digital landscape has signaled a dramatic shift in operating system adoption, particularly among gamers and power users who frequent platforms like Steam. With the Windows 10 end-of-life (EOL) support deadline looming—officially set for October 14th, 2025—data from the latest...
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Windows 11, Microsoft’s youngest ‘rock star’ operating system, might be finding its rhythm again as recent numbers show it is inching back up in global adoption rates. Yet let’s not kid ourselves—Windows 10, its elder sibling, still commands the lion’s share of Microsoft’s OS empire and isn’t...
In a landmark shift within the gaming community, Windows 11 has now secured a majority share of the Steam hardware survey, boasting 51.9% of users running Microsoft's latest operating system. This notable achievement underscores the growing acceptance and adoption of Windows 11 among gamers, a...
Date: September 2, 2024 Source: Turkmmo Author: Muhammed Kayan In a significant milestone for Microsoft, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most popular operating system for PC gaming on Steam. This development comes in light of the latest data from the Steam hardware survey...
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The gaming community has recently witnessed a significant transition as Windows 11 emerges as the most popular operating system on Steam, according to the latest figures from the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024. This marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of Microsoft’s...
In a significant trend shift, Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 11, has officially surpassed its predecessor, Windows 10, in popularity among PC gamers. This development marks a substantial milestone since the launch of Windows 11 in October 2021. As more users adopt the new OS, the...