Android 17 Hits Just 1% of Active Devices Four Months After Release
Android 16 leads the latest distribution figures at 25.4%, while 43.6% of devices still run Android 13 or older, according to updated data.
Android 17 is running on 1% of active devices, four months after its stable release, according to updated Android distribution numbers dated October 19. The figures were reported by howtogeek.com.
Android 16 remains the most widespread version, holding a 25.4% share of active devices. It is followed by Android 14 at 15.3% and Android 15 at 14.7%.
Older releases still account for a large part of the install base. Android 13 sits at 11.8%, and Android 11 retains more than 10% of the share. In total, 43.6% of devices run Android 13 or older.
The estimates are based on devices that accessed the Google Play Store during a seven-day window.
Slow start compared with the previous cycle
Android 17's stable build landed in June 2026, almost exactly a year after Android 16. A previous snapshot from December 2025 put Android 16 at 7.5%, roughly six months after its release. Samsung only began seeding Android 17 widely in the past few weeks.
Quick answers
What share of devices runs Android 17?
Android 17 runs on 1% of active devices four months after its stable release.
Which Android version is most widely used?
Android 16 leads with a 25.4% share of active devices, followed by Android 14 at 15.3% and Android 15 at 14.7%.
How are the Android distribution numbers measured?
The estimates are based on devices that accessed the Google Play Store during a seven-day window.