This chart displays the changes in market share for various operating systems worldwide from January 2009 to April 2024. It tracks the competitive landscape among major operating systems, highlighting shifts in market dominance over time. This period reflects significant technological shifts and changes in consumer preferences, illustrating the rise and fall of different operating systems.
Global Operating System Market Share, January 2009 to April 2024
This chart displays the changes in market share for various operating systems worldwide from January 2009 to April 2024.
Data Source: statcounter
An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. It acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and the user, facilitating the basic functioning of the computer and enabling the execution of other software.
| Rank | Name | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
1 |  Android | 42.71 % |
2 |  Microsoft Windows | 28.11 % |
3 |  iOS | 17.92 % |
4 |  macOS | 5.73 % |
5 |  Linux | 1.52 % |
6 |  ChromeOS | 0.96 % |
7 |  Tizen | 0.22 % |
8 |  KaiOS | 0.07 % |
9 |  Xbox | 0.02 % |
10 |  PlayStation | 0.01 % |
