Windows 10 21H2 usage quota has tripled in the last month, according to data from analytics firm AdDuplex. Although Windows 11 continues to grow, it is believed that the adoption is not being as high as expected for a new version of Windows due to the demanding hardware requirements such as the TPM.
Windows 10 21H2, the November update to Windows 10, has achieved a 12% usage share in less than two months. The improved version stability is convincing users and high adoption is expected in the coming months from previous versions. Windows 10 20H2 which has 26.3% and Windows 21H1 which is currently the most used version of Windows with 28.6%.
As for Windows 11, it’s already 16% based on AdDuplex data collected from Microsoft Store apps that use its SDK. It is not a minor number and in fact, is the highest we’ve seen from any analytics firm since all the others assign it considerably less. Still, the consultant believes that the change in requirements (with performance problems included) is penalizing it and a good number of older PCs cannot upgrade, although some would like to.
Microsoft is completing the rollout of Windows 11 across all channels, such as direct update and download of ISO images on its website and also with announcements on Windows Update so that compatible computers can install it. The sale of pre-installed computers (all already with Windows 11) and the improvements that will arrive in the first big update in February (with some of the promised features that did not arrive at launch) should increase its usage share.
Windows 10 21H2, the most recommended
A good part of users prefer to adopt a “wait and see” strategy until new versions of operating systems reach a higher degree of stability. Previous failures have been sounded and Windows 11 is not free from them either.
Nowadays, Windows 10 21H2 is a highly recommended version. Without the great appeal that Panos Panay promised last spring, since its biggest new features ended up moving to Windows 11, it includes improvements to the interface, internal functions and, above all, greater stability. Like the previous ones, it is delivered free of charge for valid Windows 10 licenses and will receive 18 months of support and service for home and professional users, while the business and educational versions will have 30 months.
In addition, Microsoft insists on its commitment to Windows 10, a version that will be supported until October 14, 2025 with the corresponding security patches, bug fixes and also new features that will arrive through a major annual update. If you don’t meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements (although they can be skipped on almost any PC) or you’re not convinced, there’s plenty of time to migrate.
