Recent analysis by IT asset discovery company Lansweeper indicates that Linux desktops now hold just over 6% of the PC market share. This marks a significant milestone for the free and open-source operating system, which has long been a popular choice among developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts. The data, released in an interview with ZDNet, shows that the Linux desktop’s market share has been steadily increasing over the past year. According to the U.S. Federal Government Website and App Analytics, the Linux desktop market share has reached 6.3% over the last 90 days, a new high for the operating system. This increase is consistent with previous studies that have shown Linux desktops consistently hovering around the 6% mark. StatCounter’s data from July also supports this trend, with the Linux desktop reaching a peak of 5.24% in that month. These findings suggest that Linux continues to gain traction in the desktop operating system market despite its challenges in competing with more mainstream options like Windows and macOS.
While the Linux desktop has traditionally struggled to capture a significant share of the consumer market, its growing presence is largely attributed to the increasing popularity of open-source software and the growing interest in privacy and security among users. As more users opt for Linux-based systems, the operating system’s market share is expected to continue growing. The data from the recent analysis by Lansweeper and the supporting figures from U.S. Federal Government Website and App Analytics and StatCounter provide a comprehensive picture of the Linux desktop’s current position in the market and its trajectory moving forward.