Apple's iOS 26 Adoption Trails Previous Versions Slightly
Apple reported that 86% of iPhones introduced in the last four years are running iOS 26 as of June 7, 2026. This adoption rate lags slightly behind iOS 18's equivalent period last year. iPadOS 26 adoption also shows a similar trend, with 68% of compatible iPads running the latest version, behind iPad 18's figures.
Key points
- As of June 7, 2026, 86% of iPhones released in the last four years are operating on iOS 26.
- This adoption rate for iOS 26 is 2% behind the comparable period for iOS 18.
- For all compatible iPads, 68% are running iPadOS 26, also trailing the adoption pace of iPadOS 18.
- Adoption figures were measured by devices transacting on the App Store.
- Compared to February figures, iOS 26 adoption increased for both recent and all compatible iPhones, and for recent iPads.
Apple has released updated figures on the adoption rates for its latest operating systems, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Data collected from App Store transactions on June 7, 2026, indicates that 86% of iPhones introduced within the past four years are now running iOS 26. Another 11% are on iOS 18, with the remaining 3% on earlier versions.
When considering all iPhones capable of running the new system, 79% have adopted iOS 26. This is a slight decrease compared to the 86% figure for newer devices. On the tablet side, 68% of all compatible iPads are running iPadOS 26. The adoption rate for iPads introduced in the last four years shows 79% running iPadOS 26.
These adoption numbers suggest a slightly slower uptake for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 when compared to their predecessors, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, during the same timeframe following their respective releases. Specifically, iOS 26 adoption is reported to be 2% behind iOS 18's pace. Despite this, adoption has grown since February, with iOS 26 seeing increases in usage across both recent and all compatible iPhone models, and for recent iPads.
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