The Downfall and Enshittification of Microsoft in 2026
In 2026, Microsoft faces growing criticism for prioritizing AI integration over core product quality, leading to user frustration with Windows 11, Office, and GitHub. The company acknowledged longstanding issues with Windows performance and usability, promising to fix basic features rather than deliver innovative improvements. While GitHub maintains high uptime for core functions, increased outages and AI-centric changes have contributed to a perception of declining reliability and user experience.
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← Home The Downfall and Enshittification of Microsoft in 2026 April 06, 2026 For years, Microsoft survived on inertia. Windows was the default. Office was the default. GitHub, after the acquisition, became the default forge for software teams. That kind of position lets a company coast for a long time. In 2026, Microsoft looks less like a platform steward and more like a company trying to squeeze every surface it owns for one more strategic advantage, usually AI-shaped, often at the expense of product quality. That is the heart of enshittification: the gradual replacement of user value with company priorities, while still insisting the user is being helped.
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