Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right

10 months ago

Linux desktop market share has reached 6% according to US Federal Government Website and App Analytics.
Including Android and Chromebooks, Linux-based systems account for 23% of visitors, surpassing MacOS and Windows.
StatCounter reports a US Linux desktop market share of 5.03%, rising to 7.74% with ChromeOS included.
Linux desktop market share has been steadily growing, accelerating from 1.5% in 2020 to over 4% in 2024.
StatCounter's methodology is criticized for being imprecise, focusing on page views rather than users or PCs.
Linux desktop adoption is accelerating, with growth rates increasing significantly in recent years.
Easy-to-use Linux distros are available for users transitioning from Windows 10 to Linux.

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