Microsoft appears to be starting the year with a rebound in Windows 11 adoption as the latest figures show the operating system reversing its recent months’ long declines.
The gap between Microsoft’s two operating systems has closed, according to Statcounter: Windows 11’s market share for January stands at 36.6 percent, up from 34.12 percent the previous month. Windows 10 has fallen to 60.37 percent, down from 62.7 percent in December.
As 2024 drew to a close Windows 10 gained market share at the expense of Windows 11. Considering the few short months that remain before Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 – October 14, 2025, is the end of support for most versions – narrowing the gap will be a relief for the OS team.