- Windows' global desktop OS market share fell below 60% in June 2026, marking a significant decline from its long-standing dominance.
- Linux reached 4.39% market share, maintaining a position above 4%, indicating growth and increased visibility in the desktop market.
- Apple's combined desktop OS share (OS X and macOS) was 16.37%, keeping it ahead of Linux, while Chrome OS had 1.21%.
- StatCounter's data is based on web usage statistics from page views, not direct counts of installed operating systems, reflecting web activity trends.