# Microsoft tells us Windows 11 has hit a billion users — and if you're confused because you thought it was a failing OS, here's what's going on

> Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users It achieved this four months faster than Windows 10 You might be confused as to how this has happened, given other recent stats, and the online negativity around Windows 11 – but…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-tells-us-windows-11-has-hit-a-billion-users-and-if-youre-confused-because-you-thought-it-was-a-failing-os-heres-whats-going-on?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=697b7e1f1179771ce3d28a06)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #billion #users #confused #achieved #around #because
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