Windows 7 Experiences Remarkable Market Share Growth
Recent data from Statcounter reveals an extraordinary development in the operating system landscape. Windows 7, an operating system that reached its end of support in January 2020, has demonstrated a surprising resurgence in global market share during September 2025.
Significant Statistical Shift
The numbers tell a compelling story. Windows 7’s global market share surged from 3.59 percent in August to 9.61 percent in September – nearly tripling its user base in just one month. This growth occurred while Windows 10 experienced a notable decline from 45.53 percent to 40.5 percent, and Windows 11 maintained relative stability with only a minor decrease from 49.08 to 48.94 percent.
Regional Patterns Reveal Asian Dominance
The dramatic increase appears primarily driven by Asian markets, where Windows 7 usage skyrocketed from 5.64 percent in August to an impressive 18.67 percent in September. This represents a continuation of growth that began in July, when the operating system held just 2.32 percent market share in the region.
Context and Considerations
It’s worth noting that Statcounter has not provided an official explanation for this unusual surge. As our colleagues at imdmonitor.com reported in their coverage of this development, these figures should be approached with appropriate skepticism until further verification is available.
The security implications of this trend are significant, given that Windows 7 has not received security updates since January 2020, leaving systems vulnerable to newly discovered threats. This unexpected market share increase raises important questions about user behavior patterns and regional technology adoption trends that warrant continued monitoring.
