Android 15 Struggles to Achieve Popularity While Previous Versions Remain in Control
The latest Android distribution statistics have been released, revealing disappointing figures for Android 15, which has only captured a mere 4.5% of the market. This data is noteworthy, as it’s the first time Android 15 has appeared in Google’s distribution reports since its launch in September.
The numbers, recorded as of April 1, suggest that the adoption of this new version is lagging notably. Android 15 is performing poorly compared to several earlier versions, including Android 9 Pie, Android 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
At present, Android 14 dominates the market with 27.4% of devices using it, followed by Android 13 at 16.8%, Android 11 at 15.9%, Android 12 at 12.8%, and Android 10 at 10.2%. Even Android 9 Pie outperforms Android 15, with a 5.8% installation rate.
It’s also essential to note the status of Android 8.0 and earlier versions, which are likewise struggling. Versions such as Android 8.0 and 8.1 Oreo, as well as Android 7.0 and 7.1 Nougat, are all installed on 3% or fewer devices.
Both Android 5 Lollipop and Android 4.4 KitKat are now found on only 0.1% of devices, highlighting the slow decline of older systems. Looking ahead, Android 16 is anticipated to be released for Pixel devices in early June.
This upcoming version may alter the distribution landscape once it appears in Google’s next report, coming only once or twice a year instead of the previous monthly updates. It remains to be seen how Android 15 will fare in the future amidst these evolving trends.
