Steam has released the list of the most popular operating systems for February 2025. According to the data, Windows 10 has seen a 10.47% increase compared to January, raising its market share to 53.34%, making it the most widely used OS on the platform.
Most Popular Operating Systems – February 2025
In second place is Windows 11, which has been rapidly losing market share. In January, it experienced a 9.36% decline, bringing its current market share down to 44.10%.

Meanwhile, the once-popular Windows 7 saw a 0.05% decrease last month, reducing its market share to just 0.10%.
Windows 11 System Requirements:
Component | Minimum Requirement |
---|---|
Processor | 1 GHz or faster, 2 or more cores, compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC) |
RAM | 4 GB |
Storage | 64 GB or larger storage device |
Firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 |
Graphics Card | DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver |
Display | High-definition (720p) display larger than 9 inches diagonally, with 8-bit per color channel |
Internet & Microsoft Account | Windows 11 Home requires an internet connection and a Microsoft account for initial setup. All Windows 11 versions require internet for updates and feature downloads. |
What do you think about these statistics? Which version of Windows do you prefer? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!