The recent slip in Windows 11’s adoption is surprising because the operating system had shown significant progress earlier this year. Part of this progress was attributed to the end of extended support for Windows 7, prompting users to migrate to both Windows 10 and 11, with Windows 11 gaining notable market share in March and April.
However, the May figures show Windows 11’s growth has stalled. This is unexpected considering Microsoft’s announcement at the end of April, signaling the end of feature updates for Windows 10 and aiming to encourage users to transition to Windows 11 for new features. The sudden stagnation in May could be due to pushback from users who are resistant to change or linked to a decline in laptop sales, possibly caused by economic factors impacting consumer purchasing power.
