Ahead of next week’s WWDC, Apple has released fresh data regarding the adoption rates of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The company indicates that iOS 18 is currently installed on 88% of devices launched in the past four years, while iPadOS 18 is on 81% of devices from the same timeframe.
## iOS 18 usage
Here are Apple’s statistics on iOS 18 adoption so far:
– 88% of devices launched in the last four years
– 82% across all devices
Here’s how these figures stack up against iOS 17 and iOS 16 at the same times in previous years:
**iOS 17 (as revealed on June 11, 2024):**
– 86% of devices launched in the last four years
– 77% across all devices
**iOS 16 (as revealed on June 1, 2023):**
– 90% of devices launched in the last four years
– 81% across all devices
## iPadOS 18 usage
Here are Apple’s statistics on iPadOS 18 adoption so far:
– 81% of devices launched in the last four years
– 71% across all devices
And here’s how these statistics compare to iPadOS 17 and iPadOS 16:
**iPadOS 17 (as revealed on June 11, 2024):**
– 86% of devices launched in the last four years
– 68% across all devices
**iPadOS 16 (as revealed on June 1, 2023):**
– 76% of devices launched in the last four years
– 71% across all devices
## More context
Apple’s usage statistics for the current iOS and iPadOS editions remain remarkably strong. The company cites several reasons for this:
– iOS 18 is accessible to iPhones dating back to the iPhone Xs, which launched in 2018.
– Software updates are easily executed through the Settings app or can be installed automatically during the night.
– Apple delivers new updates straight to users, eliminating any intermediaries.
Apple also emphasizes that these usage statistics are crucial for developers, who make choices based on the proportion of their user base that has adopted the latest iOS and iPadOS versions.
Additionally, it’s vital to keep your iPhone and iPad current to ensure you’re running the most secure software version available. Apple’s software updates regularly address vulnerabilities, along with remedying annoying bugs and incorporating new features.
In recent times, Apple has also simplified the process for users to remain on their current iOS version if they aren’t fully prepared to transition to the next major update. For instance, when Apple released iOS 18 in September, it also made available iOS 17.7. iPhone users had the option to either upgrade to iOS 18 for all the latest features or to iOS 17.7.
Today’s newly released data comes in advance of the launch of iOS 26 next week, which you can read more about in our comprehensive guide.
