Challenging Chrome in the desktop browser market is tough, and Statcounter's latest data proves that even mastodonts like Microsoft are struggling.
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Statcounter's latest browser stats are here, showing Microsoft Edge getting very close to a 14% market share.
Google Chrome remains the dominant web browser in the market in terms of market share, and performance may have a lot to do with it. The company has detailed how it managed to gain so much recently.
Statcounter reports that Microsoft's desktop browser has now reached its all-time new high share of 13.14%, further securing its "second most popular browser" position in the desktop market.
Opera has announced that its browser is now fully native on Windows on ARM. Opera Developer for ARM64 is now available for download, promising users significant performance improvements.
The new report from Statcounter shows Microsoft Edge slowly climbing up and getting closer to a 13% market share. However, in April 2024, Chrome also increased its share in the desktop browser market.
The Arc browser is now publicly available on Windows 11, offering PC users a unique take on modern browsers. Its launch ad also cleverly dunks on Edge, suggesting sending it to Recycle Bin.
Vivaldi Technologies has released a big update for its browser, adding a much-needed feature in this world of memory-hungry websites. The browser now supports tab hibernation, feed detection and more.
Microsoft is trying very hard to get more people to switch to Edge. However, according to the latest findings by Statcounter, those efforts do not yield much success and cannot dethrone Chrome.
Google is finally launching Chrome for Windows on ARM, making the most popular browser in the world faster and more efficient on Windows computers powered by Snapdragon processors.
Brave has kept its promise. The firm told the press last year that it would stop auto-installing its VPN services on user PCs after a bit of a backlash. There is now a way to remove Leo as well.
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla came together to build the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark and help users choose the best web browser, whether it's Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or something else.
According to the latest data from Statcounter, the Microsoft Edge browser reached its new all-time high market share of 12.96%, gaining over one point in the first month of this year.
The December 2023 report from Statcounter is out with new data about the most popular browsers. Microsoft Edge is getting closer to 12%, Safari takes a sudden dive, and Chrome fights back.
The Browser Company, the makers of the Arc web browser, is teasing an announcement that it will be making on January 30, 2024. There's a lot of vague talk about what this reveal will be like.
According to the November 2023 report from Statcounter, Microsoft Edge achieved its biggest market share to date. However, the browser is still far away from Google Chrome and even Apple's Safari.
Statcounter's July 2023 report is out with new numbers about browsers, operating systems, search engines, more. According to the latest findings, Edge remains the third most popular desktop browser.
Statcounter has released the latest monthly report detailing changes in the desktop browser market. According to the findings, Safari continues climbing, Chrome goes down, and Edge is stalled.
Sidekick, a productivity-focused Chromium-based browser that promises a distraction-free experience, has unveiled a new suite of features for teamwork with the necessary security requirements.
Statcounter has released the May 2023 report with the latest data about the browser market. According to the findings, Safari continues climbing after overtaking Microsoft Edge in April 2023.
Mozilla has finally announced the end of support date for its browser on now-dead Windows versions. If you run Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, rest assured, knowing Firefox will be getting updates for a while.
By popular demand, Vivaldi Technologies has brought its Chromium-based browser to the Microsoft Store, giving customers an alternative method to download Vivaldi on Windows 10 and 11.
The latest report from Statcounter reveals a dramatic change in the desktop browser market. Safari, the only non-cross-platform mainstream browser, has overtaken Edge in the race for second place.
Sidekick is a relatively new Chromium-based browser with a noble goal in mind: deliver a distraction-free experience for those wanting to stay focused on work and get a great all-around browser.
Vivaldi has released version 5.7 of its browser, bringing customers an improved Window Panel, better keyboard shortcuts, and various Mail enhancements, such as the ability to auto-mark mail as read.
Mozilla has released Firefox 110 to all customers in the Release channel. The latest version comes with support for data import from more browsers, GPU sandboxing on Windows, and various improvements.
In an ironic twist on Valentine's Day, Microsoft will be breaking up with Internet Explorer today by releasing an Edge update that will permanently disable its legacy browser in Windows 10.
Opera's parent company Kunlun Tech has announced that it is looking to integrate ChatGPT into its products soon. However, the firm has revealed no details about availability or planned products.
Microsoft has revealed key areas to work on in 2023 to improve mainstream browsers. It is a continuation of the initiative announced last year in conjunction with Google, Apple, and other companies.
Statcounter has released the January 2023 report with details about the mainstream browser. While the overall picture remains (and will remain) unchanged, all players have modest gains and losses.
Mozilla Foundation has released a minor update for the Firefox browser. Version 109.0.1 is now available for download with fixes for corrupt fonts and other bugs bothering users since version 109.
A new report emerged with details about Microsoft's internal project codenamed "Phoenix." It aims at "reimagining" the browser and delivering a more modern interface with new productivity features.
Microsoft has added a neat new feature to its browser that allows splitting two tabs inside one window. Edge Split Screen is now available for Edge insiders in the Canary Channels.
Mozilla has released Firefox 109 in the stable (Release) channel. The latest version of the only mainstream non-Chromium browser introduces Manifest V3 support and a bunch of accessibility features.
Statcounter's monthly report is out, bringing new data about desktop browsers and operating systems. According to the latest findings, Edge did not gain much audience in December 2022.
Mozilla Firefox 108 is now available for download in the Release channel. The latest version adds support for Windows 11's Efficiency Mode and introduces several other changes alongside bugfixes.
Microsoft has addressed one of most popular requests from users. You can now set the browser to open favorites in a new tab or retain the current setup with favorites opening in the current tab.
The desktop browser market is a massive, slowly moving ship. However, some of the leading players continue demonstrating steady growth. Microsoft Edge, for example, now has more than 11% market share.
Here are the details about the latest minor update for Mozilla Firefox. Version 107.0.1 is now available for download in the stable channel, fixing even more issues on Windows 11 22H2.
Mozilla is back with another minor update for Firefox users. Version 106.0.4 is now available for download in the Release channel with fixes for crashes and hangs during media playback.
