It’s surprising, but Windows 7 is actually becoming more popular in 2025, even though official support ended five years ago. Recent data from StatCounter shows it’s now running on 9.61% of Windows computers, a significant increase from 3.59% just last month.
Windows 7 has consistently held a small percentage of the computer market, around 2%, according to StatCounter. While most users upgraded to Windows 10 after support for Windows 7 ended, it appears many are now switching to Windows 10 again as support for that version is also nearing its end in just two weeks.
While StatCounter isn’t a perfect way to track how many people are actually using Windows, it does give us a general sense of what’s happening in the market. And right now, it’s clear that many users aren’t enthusiastic about upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 – some would even prefer to go back to Windows 7.
According to StatCounter data, Windows 11’s growth seems to have paused, holding steady at about 48% of the market. As anticipated, Windows 10’s usage continues to decline, now running on 40% of computers. Surprisingly, Windows 7 has seen a significant jump, now used on almost 10% of PCs.
Using Windows 7 in 2025 is strongly discouraged. The operating system is very old – over 16 years – and hasn’t received security updates for nearly five years. You’ll likely encounter problems with compatibility as newer software and drivers may not work properly, making it more trouble than it’s worth.
It’s surprising that Windows 11 hasn’t gained any significant popularity just before Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10. If the data is correct, this should be a major concern for Microsoft. It seems many users are choosing not to upgrade to Windows 11, likely due to its demanding hardware requirements or the focus on artificial intelligence features.
Windows has been getting a lot of criticism lately. Users are frustrated with what feels like a decline in quality – the operating system seems to be getting worse over time. This is due to a combination of things, including a lack of genuinely new features beyond AI, and frequent updates that often create more problems than they solve. Many feel Microsoft is prioritizing other things over the core Windows experience.
via Neowin
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