# Android 17 runs on less than 1% of active Android devices

> Original title: Android 17 adoption hits a staggering 1% – why you really should update now

- Source: ZDNet · AI
- Published: 2026-10-30T18:18:24.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/qwefk9nwh94qzb3pu64gyk5f5
- Original: https://www.zdnet.com/tech/android-17-os-adoption-numbers-october-2026/

## Summary

Android 17 runs on less than 1% of active Android devices, according to recent data cited by ZDNET, while Android 16 holds 25.4%. About 40% of Android devices still run Android 14 or older, and Android 14 alone accounts for 15.% of devices. ZDNET says upgrading brings new features and better security.