Fresh StatCounter data shows Windows 11 accelerating into clear dominance on the desktop. The figures cited put Windows 11 at 72.78% market share, while Windows 10 has dropped to 26.

Dozens of high-profile bugs and problems from the start of this year haven't slowed down Windows 11's growth in adoption.

According to the latest data from StatCounter, there has been a massive shift in Windows market share, with Windows 11 now sitting at over 70%.

Here’s what the desktop Windows version market share worldwide looks like for February 2026: Windows 11: 72.78% (+10.36%) Windows 10: 26.27% (−9.50%) Windows 7: 0.61% Windows XP: 0.19% Windows 8.1: ...

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