'StatCounter's latest report: Windows still accounts for the majority of the desktop operating system market, Win10 users need to pay attention to the risk of support cutoff in 2025

According to the latest statistics released by StatCounter in December, we can understand the latest market structure in desktop operating systems, search engines, browsers and other fields. This data is very helpful in understanding industry dynamics and market trends.

The report pointed out that as of the end of 2023, Microsoft's Windows operating system accounted for an astonishing 72.72% of the desktop market, which means that 7 out of every 10 computers are equipped with Windows systems. This number is up compared to the previous month. However, at the same time, Apple's macOS system market share has declined, from 21.01% in November to 16.38%.

#In the market share ranking of desktop operating systems, Windows has always ranked first. It is followed by macOS, unknown operating system, Linux, Chrome OS and FreeBSD. This ranking fully demonstrates the strong dominance of Windows in the field of desktop operating systems.

Specific to each version of the Windows operating system, the data shows that Windows 10 remains the most popular version, accounting for 67.42% of all Windows systems. And Windows, which Microsoft vigorously promotes, 11. Although it has made some progress since its release, its market share is still only 26.54%. Since October 2023, Windows 11’s market share has been hovering around 26%, failing to achieve breakthrough growth.

According to market share ranking, the popularity of each version of Windows operating system is as follows: Windows 10 ranks first, followed by Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows XP and Windows 8. This ranking reflects user preference and acceptance of different versions.

The latest market research shows that according to Canalys predictions, Microsoft plans to stop mainstream support for Windows 10 systems in October 2025. This decision may cause more than 240 million devices worldwide to be at risk of being scrapped. According to Canalys estimates, about 240 million devices may become e-waste by the end of 2025 as Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10. This number accounts for about one-fifth of all Windows 10 devices currently running.

In order to meet this challenge, Microsoft has formulated corresponding plans. According to Microsoft's plan, Windows 10 will end its mainstream support cycle on October 14, 2025. However, to provide enterprise users with more transition time, Microsoft will provide paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) services for three years. This means that enterprise users can continue to receive security updates and support by purchasing ESU services, thereby extending the life of the device and reducing the risk of obsolescence.

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