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Is Windows 11 Finally Taking Over? Surprising Market Trends in March 2025
Windows 11 is gaining ground. People are moving away from Windows 10, and the numbers show it. With support for Windows 10 ending in October 2025, users are starting to make the leap. But how big is this shift? Let’s break it down.
Here’s what Statcounter reported for March 2025:
- Android: Still leading at 45.58%, but slightly down from 45.49% last month.
- Windows: Increased to 25.86%, up from 25.35% in February.
- iOS: Dropped to 18.08%, compared to 18.26% previously.
- macOS: Fell to 4.92% from 5.32%.
- Linux: Barely moved, now at 1.45%, up slightly from 1.38%.
The shifts seem minor, but they hint at trends worth watching.
Desktop Operating System Breakdown
When it comes to desktops, Windows dominates—but the details tell a bigger story:
- Windows: Climbed to 71.72%, up from 70.54%.
- macOS: Dropped sharply to 13.66%, down from 15.77%.
- Linux: Marginal growth at 3.99%, up from 3.82%.
- ChromeOS: Slight bump to 1.86%, compared to 1.80%.
Windows Versions on Desktops
The real action is within the Windows ecosystem itself:
- Windows 10: Still the leader at 54.23%, but it’s dropping fast (down from 58.83%).)
- Windows 11: Jumped significantly to 42.66%, up from just 38%.
- Windows 7: Hanging on with a tiny share of 2.22%, barely down from 2.3%.
- Windows 8.1: Almost irrelevant at just 0.28%.
The takeaway? Users are finally upgrading to Windows 11, likely driven by the looming end of support for Windows 10.
Browser Wars: Chrome Reigns Supreme
Browsers tell another story of dominance and decline:
- Google Chrome: Still untouchable at a massive market share of 66.16%.
- Safari (Apple): Slipping, now at 17.62%, down from last month’s 18.01%.
- Microsoft Edge: Struggling at just 5.17%, compared to February’s already-low 5.33%.
- Firefox: Barely hanging on with a meager share of only 2.52%, down from its previous position of 2.63%.
Chrome isn’t just leading—it’s obliterating the competition.
Key Takeaways
- Windows 11 adoption is accelerating as Windows 10 nears its end-of-life deadline.
- macOS and iOS are losing steam, while Android and Linux hold steady.
- Chrome continues its browser domination, leaving little room for rivals.
If you’re still on Windows 10, now might be the time to plan your upgrade—or risk being left behind when support ends later this year.