Windows 10 remains unbeatable and it’s a headache for Microsoft

Windows 11 This is the basis of Microsoft’s efforts to usher in the era of artificially intelligent computing. AI PC. However, the Redmond corporation he has an enemy in his own homesince use Windows 10 grew up again. And everything indicates that this growth was achieved by stealing users from its successor.

According to Statcounter, in April, Windows 10’s global market share was 70.03%. That is an increase of 0.96 percentage points compared to March, where it received 69.07%.

As for Windows 11, last month it accounted for 25.65% market share the world of computers with Microsoft operating systems. This is a decrease of 1.03 percentage points compared to March, where it was 26.68%.

These numbers indicate that Windows 10 may have received the most users choosing to ditch Windows 11 month after month. This is no doubt a striking case, but not entirely surprising.

Let us remind you that the latest version of the software developed in Redmond does not yet arouse enthusiasm among users. Even Copilot’s arsenal of AI tools didn’t make Windows 11 an attractive option for upgrading from Windows 10.

Windows 10 again exceeds 70% of global market share

The last time Windows 10’s global market share exceeded 70% was September 2023. At that time it was 71.62%. Meanwhile, starting in October, a gradual decline in Kompartir, the lowest figure was in January this year – 66.47%.

In parallel, Windows 11 began to show signs of growing interest. After several months where the company’s share remained at 23%, its market share gradually increased until it reached an all-time high of 28.16% in February 2024. But the euphoria was short-lived.. OS usage fell again in March and April, coinciding with Windows 10’s recovery.

A case of conflicting feelings towards Microsoft. On the one hand, it is a pleasure that a product that is almost 9 years old maintains such a high market share and such a loyal user base. On the other hand, it’s disappointing to realize that their aggressive strategies to encourage the public to upgrade to Windows 11 aren’t working.

Windows 10 has many advantages. It has proven to be a solid platform with a very important level of refinement, and this is beyond question. And it’s clear that the lack of interest in Windows 11 lies in Microsoft’s own software shortcomings and mistakes.

Windows 11 isn’t an attractive option yet

The soap opera of Windows 11 hardware requirements has undoubtedly had a negative impact on its post-launch adoption rates. But lately Microsoft has taken over incomprehensible decisions which also influenced users. These include ending support for Android apps, a feature that never reached its full potential, introducing ads into the Start menu, and constantly forcing Windows 10 users to update their computers.

If the public chooses to stick with an operating system that’s almost a decade old and one step away from running out of support, it’s because the supposed best option isn’t as beneficial as it’s led to believe.

Windows 11 is preparing a big update with very interesting new features based on artificial intelligence. According to rumors AI Researcher This is without a doubt very attractive. But if it really is limited to computers with ARM hardware, it’s unlikely that the software’s market share will change dramatically anytime soon. We’ll see how this story goes, but at least for now, Windows 10 is still king.