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Source: https://github.com/OpenStatsLab/statcounterdata/blob/5c0460384f14a198d5a6614beccd1c866c17c1db/parsed/os/desktop.json#L1481:

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[–] amzd@kbin.social 18 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The repo at the link doesn’t really explain where the data is from, does anyone know?

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 11 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The URL saves 'statcounterdata' so maybe from https://gs.statcounter.com?

Which has Linux at just under 4% for Jan 2024, and if you include Chrome OS then it's over 5%. link

Statcounter provides free analytics by embedding their code in your site. And their stats come from aggregating all the data from all the sites that use their analytics.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Wonder if Linux users block Statcounter at a higher rate than other OS users.

I’d assume uBlock Origin blocks it by default?

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'd think there's a pretty high chance!

But also I wonder if Linux users are more likely to stray off Instagram and TikTok onto smaller sites that might use Statcounter?

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Great point! :)