A new report from AdDuplex reveals that Windows 11 is now installed on 19,3% of computers, suggesting that Microsoft is struggling to convince people to upgrade to its new operating system.
While that number may seem impressive at first, after all, almost 20% of all PCs is still a huge number, it's only a small increase from the 16,1% reported by AdDuplex last month.
It's extremely important to build momentum early in an operating system's life, so slowing down updates a few months after release will be a concern for Microsoft. Meanwhile, Windows 10 21H1 is the most used version of Windows with a share of 27,5%, a small drop from the previous month.
Interestingly, Windows 10 21H2, which was released around the same time as Windows 11, has a 21% market share. It seems that many Windows 10 users are upgrading to the new version of Windows 10, instead of upgrading to Windows 11.
It makes sense: many people prefer to stick with what they know. It also underscores that Microsoft may not make as compelling a case for moving to Windows 11 as it should.
The fact that the previous version of Windows 10, which includes Windows 10 20H2 at 17,9% and Windows 10 2004 at 7,9%, makes up the majority of the rest of the market, highlights the struggle it faces windows 11
The data used by AdDuplex comes from approximately 5000 apps using the AdDuplex v2 SDK in the Microsoft Store, covering approximately 60 PCs. This means that the survey only includes versions of Windows that come with the Microsoft Store (Windows 000 and Windows 10). So while this doesn't give us a complete view of the operating system market, it does help us understand the popularity of Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Analysis: why the hate for Windows 11?
Since its release, there seems to be quite a bit of negativity surrounding Windows 11, and that may be why Windows 10 users are hesitant to switch. When Microsoft announced Windows 11, many people were surprised. Not because of previous comments from Microsoft that suggested Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows released, but because Windows 10 still looks relatively modern. With the release of Windows 10 21H2, it is also an operating system that continues to receive new updates and features.
For Windows 10 users who are happy with the operating system, there doesn't seem to be a compelling reason to upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 isn't perfect, but it might just as well convince people to stick with the old OS.
Microsoft had a rough time releasing many Windows 10 updates that seemed to cause more problems than they solved. This has affected people's confidence in Microsoft, and some may think that if the company can't get a proper OS update, what kind of problems would a completely new OS bring?
Refraining from installing a new OS as soon as it boots up and sticking with your existing OS until the first bugs and issues are ironed out is actually a very good idea. Once Microsoft fixes Windows 11 issues (thankfully, there aren't too many) and resolves some of the user complaints, we may see more Windows 10 users upgrade to Windows 11.
Another valid reason why people can't upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 is because they just can't. Microsoft has made TPM a requirement for Windows 11, which means many perfectly capable PCs can't officially run the new OS. We can't see Microsoft changing its stance on this (in fact, it has made life harder for people running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware), so many people won't upgrade to Windows 11 until they get new devices, and that could take years. . hereinafter.
Unfortunately, there is also growing negativity about Windows 11. Many of its critics are very vocal online, which could make people reluctant to upgrade. Some of those complaints are certainly valid, but more and more I feel that some of the hate is undeserved.
Sure, Windows 11 has some frustrating quirks right now — the reduced taskbar functionality is particularly baffling — but Microsoft continues to add features and fix issues. The new user interface may take some getting used to, but it looks fresh and modern.
I also found that Windows 11 performed well, with particularly improved boot times. While I don't like the operating system (Microsoft always goes out of its way to make someone feel especially attached to its software), I don't hate it either.
Microsoft needs to counter people's negative opinion of Windows 11 as quickly as possible and show them why it's worth upgrading to the new operating system. What he certainly doesn't want to happen is for us to talk about Windows 11 in the same way that people talk about Windows Vista or Windows 8.
Both versions are widely derided as embarrassing failures, a fate that Windows 11 does not deserve.
Via Xda Developers