LibreOffice, the open-source competitor to Microsoft Office, has experienced a notable increase in downloads following the release of version 25.2, now boasting approximately 200 million users worldwide. Factors contributing to this surge include the impending end of support for Windows 10, significant price hikes from Microsoft for Office365 subscriptions, and broader discontent with subscriptions and reliance on AI. The Document Foundation emphasizes user privacy by not tracking individual users, instead noting trends in downloads as a way to gauge user interest and satisfaction.
LibreOffice is seeing a significant increase in downloads, reportedly reaching around 200 million users worldwide, attributed to declining support for Windows 10 and rising costs of Microsoft Office.
The uptick in LibreOffice downloads correlates with several key factors, including the end of Windows 10 support, price hikes for Microsoft Office, and increasing fatigue with AI and subscription-based services.
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