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In a First, Windows Desktop Market Share Appears to Drop Below 60%
Windows Falls Below 60% Global Desktop OS Market Share for First Time in Years, StatCounter Reports
According to StatCounter's June 2026 data, Microsoft Windows has fallen below 60% global desktop OS market share for the first time in years, landing at 56.55%. Meanwhile, Linux has risen to 4.39%, one of its strongest recent showings. The data signals a gradual erosion of Windows' long-standing dominance in the desktop operating system market.
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Windows' long-standing dominance of the desktop operating system market has taken a noticeable hit, according to StatCounter's latest worldwide desktop OS market-share data.
In June 2026, StatCounter reported that Windows made up 56.55% of global desktop OS usage, dropping Microsoft's share below 60%.
Linux, meanwhile, continues its gradual rise. StatCounter's June 2026 data puts Linux at 4.39% worldwide, one of its strongest recent showings.
From the article
StatCounter’s June 2026 report shows Linux at one of its strongest recent positions, while Windows falls to 56.55%.
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