Statcounter, a company that tracks website traffic and operating system use, shows a clear picture. In April 2024, Linux had a small 2.84% slice of the desktop market in Europe. Fast forward to July 2025, and that share has jumped to an impressive 5.21%. That’s a massive 83.45% increase in just over a year. For many years, Linux numbers barely budged, staying below 3% even with small bumps during the pandemic. This recent jump is truly unique.
In case you wonder how Linux looks like in 2025, see the video below. Fedora Silverblue is a very well polished Linux distribution. GNOME is one of the most popular desktop environments for Linux.
