Linux on Steam in April 2026 reaches 4.52% market share, with a monthly decline, new distros, and Steam Deck out of stock.
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Quick Summary
The Steam Hardware Survey for April 2026 showed that Linux has a 4.52% share among Windows, Mac, and Linux, a drop of 0.81% compared to March.
Changes and trends
SteamOS fell by 1.43 percentage points within the Linux user base. The Steam Deck has been out of stock almost globally in recent weeks, which may have impacted these numbers. Additionally, new distros such as CachyOS and Bazzite became recognizable this month.
Recent history
- April 2024: 1.90%
- April 2025: 2.27%
- April 2026: 4.52%
The text points out that the end of Windows 10 and the launch of the Steam Machine could help boost Linux, although the Steam Hardware Survey has sampling limitations.
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