Skip to main content

Marshmallow reaches a full percentage point in February’s Android distribution numbers

Marshmallow only saw a .2% increase in January’s Android distribution numbers despite the fact that it included the holiday season. This month was much better, however, with Android 6.0 growing .5% and now a full percentage point in usage.

At 1.2%, Marshmallow has the second lowest distribution among Android devices that accessed the Play Store in a seven day period ending February 1st. Even after four months of release, the figure is rather disappointing. The only thing lower than it is 2010’s Android 2.2 Froyo at .1%, down from .2%.

Lollipop rose to 34.1% from 32.6%, while all other OS versions are dropping. However, KitKat is still the most used version of Android at 35.5%. It will likely stay that way as more Lollipop devices get updated to Android M in the coming months. The three year old Jelly Bean is at 23.9%, while Ice Cream Sandwich is at 2.5% and Gingerbread at 2.7%.

Marshmallow’s numbers will definitely be aided as LG, Samsung, and Motorola begin releasing updates to last year’s flagship devices. Additionally, the MWC launch of a new generation of phones all expected to run Android 6.0 will help greatly. However, we shouldn’t see an impact until March when the devices become available for purchase.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

You’re reading 9to5Google — experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Comments

Author

Avatar for Abner Li Abner Li

Editor-in-chief. Interested in the minutiae of Google and Alphabet. Tips/talk: abner@9to5g.com