Linux desktop market share grew from 1.5% (2020) to above 5% (2025), driven by distrust in Windows, especially after users' dissatisfaction with Microsoft’s support approaches. Many Windows users, facing hardware restrictions and privacy concerns, are switching to Linux, with Zorin OS reporting 78% of its recent downloads from Windows users. Overall, when including Android and ChromeOS, Linux could claim a dominant position in end-user operating systems, surpassing Windows. Drivers for this trend include simplified usability, improved gaming support, and privacy concerns.
Why People Keep Flocking to Linux in 2025 (and It’s Not Just to Escape Windows)
