US EditionLinux Has over 6% of the Desktop Market? Yes, You Read that Right - Here's How
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Linux's US desktop market share reached 5.03% in June 2025, driven by improved usability, gaming growth, and users shifting from Windows 10 amid privacy and compatibility concerns.
- A 5.03% market share for Linux in the US desktop market, marking its first crossing of the 5% threshold, according to StatCounter.
- Amid privacy concerns in the Microsoft ecosystem, Ubuntu and Linux Mint improved usability and privacy-driven migration prompted owners of older hardware to reconsider upgrades.
- The gaming sector contributed to Linux’s growth, and Valve’s Steam Deck popularized Linux among gamers, boosting adoption.
- After breaking the 5% barrier, Linux overtook the 'Unknown' category, which held 4.76%, marking a symbolic milestone for open-source advocates.
- Beyond core distributions, Linux-derived systems now account for 7.74% of the US desktop market, including ChromeOS’s 2.71%, underscoring broader open-source influence.
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