Windows 10 is now the most popular Microsoft OS

Windows 10 gains ground.

According to betanews, Windows 10 is currently Microsoft's most popular OS. The latest Microsoft OS has overtaken Windows 7 in the December survey by NetMarketShare. The result is not surprising - it confirms the trend previously indicated by the research results of other entities (e.g. StatCounter).

According to NetMarketShare, Windows 10 is currently owned by 39.22% of users (1.08% increase). On the other hand, Windows 7 can still be found on 36.9% of computers (down by 2.32%). A slight drop in popularity was recorded by Windows 8.1 (by 0.14% to 4.45%). The venerable Windows XP is still used by 4.08% of PC owners. The least popular among Microsoft systems is Windows Vista - only 0.27% of users choose it.

Windows 10 debuted on the market in July 2015. Windows 7 is five years older - its release took place in October 2009.

1. Microsoft official homepage
2. NetMarketShare official homepage