Global web browser statistics
To satisfy your curiosity a bit, here are some fascinating statistics about web browsers in 2022.
- Currently, Microsoft Edge has a market share of 4.12%.
- Chrome collectively owns a share of 65.87% today.
- Safari claims a share of 18.62%.
- Firefox's current market share is 3.26%.
- Chrome is the most used web browser on tablets.
- Chrome for Android is the most used version of the web browser.
- Microsoft Edge is the most vulnerable web browser in 2022.
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Web browser market share
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The web browser market has changed hands since day one. Customers will always turn to the browser that offers the best user experience and impeccable service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Read on to find out which major web browsers have the largest and the smallest market share in 2022.
1. In the second quarter, Microsoft Edge had 4.12% of the market.
(Source: GS Stat Counter)
Microsoft Edge, the successor to the unfortunately outdated Internet Explorer browser, held more than 4% of the market in 2022. This is an important share, especially considering that its predecessor held less than 1% a year earlier.
Do these web browser market share statistics surprise you? Wait until you see the next one:
2. Chrome is in first place with more than 65% of the shares.
(Source: GS Stat Counter)
Google has dominated the browser sector (web and mobile) for some time. These web browser usage statistics are only the latest proof. Chrome had an impressive 65.87% market share in 2022.
3. Safari claims a market share of 18.62%.
(Source: GS Stat Counter)
Browser statistics for 2022 reveal that Safari's market share increased from 18.81% in 2021 to 18.84% in 2022.
4. Firefox's market share is 3.26%.
(Source: GS Stat Counter)
Firefox has maintained a head-on battle with the first Explorer and now Edge over the past year. However, Mozilla continued to increase its share. It currently has 3.26% of the market, which is slightly less than Edge's share of the pie.
5. There will be 1.97 billion websites.
(Live statistics on the Internet)
Our pool of fascinating browser statistics is unlimited. You've probably asked yourself How many websites are there in the world, isn't it? Well, in July 2022, we're approaching the 2 billion mark. Can you imagine? Two billion corners of the Internet with fun, engaging, interesting, exciting information.
6. Google Chrome is the most popular browser.
(Source: Oberlo)
Put your hand down! 6 out of 10 people use Chrome. Its users state that they prefer it because it is easy to use, fast, safe, and has great features.
Web browser statistics by country
Let's take a look at some of the most used web browsers in the world. Get ready to see some really fascinating web browser usage statistics by country in 2022.
7. Safari is the preferred browser for American mobile users.
(Source: GS Stat Counter)
What is the status of mobile browser statistics in the United States? The latest data reveals that Safari has managed to defeat the giant Google and is firmly holding on to its top spot. 52.44% of Americans use Safari on their mobile devices. Around 10% less - 41.64% - are opting for Chrome mobile.
But we'll come back to that a bit later. First, let's explore what are the most popular browsers in 2022... or should we say “browser”?
8. Chrome dominates the Indian market with an impressive 88.81% share.
(Source: Stat Counter))
There is no doubt about that. By consulting the statistics on the market shares of Indian sailors, we can see that the shares of other navigators are practically non-existent. Safari is in second place with only 2.9%, while Opera and Firefox come in third and fourth with 2.45% and 1.75% respectively.
9. Chrome is also king on the Asian market, with more than 70% of shares.
(Source: Stat Counter)
2022 statistics on the market share of Asian navigators are pretty simple, aren't they?
Chrome dominates the huge market with an impressive 74.59% share. Safari follows with 12.09%, while Samsung Internet is in third place with 2.94%.
10. Chrome dominates Oceania with 54.65% market share.
(Source: Stat Counter)
Apple Safari was once very popular in Oceania. However, starting in 2022, Chrome is in the lead again, reigning in another market. Google's browser has a 54.65% share. Safari came in second with 29.14%, while Edge came in third with 7.83%.
11. Chrome dominates China with 46.09% market share.
(Source: Stat Counter))
What do the latest statistics tell us about the market share of web browsers in China? Well, nothing unexpected. Chrome is once again the king with a share of 46.09%. Safari and UC Browser are vying hard for second place. Currently, the former has taken the lead with 12.57%, while the latter remains at 10.78%.
12. Chrome takes the lead in the South American market
(Source: Stat Counter)
Chrome has a whopping 80.83% of the market in South America! Safari and Opera follow but are far from his sight - they get 6.53% and 3.2%, respectively.
Mobile browser statistics
For years, mobile has been the preferred platform for Internet users around the world. In the second quarter of 2022, 61.16% Of all internet traffic comes from mobile phones.
Here are some of our most carefully selected mobile browser usage statistics for 2022:
13. Chrome has the largest mobile market share today.
(Source: Stat Counter)
Now that we know that over 60% of all internet traffic comes from mobile phones, let's find out which mobile browsers users prefer. Chrome is once again in first place with a market dominance of 65.88%. Safari came in second with 24.09%. The honorary third place went to Samsung Internet (4.81%).
14. More than 48% access the Internet on their tablets via Chrome.
(Source: Stats Counter)
Tablet users are also big fans of Chrome - 48.68% use it to browse the web. This time, the second on the list follows closely: Safari boasts a market share of 36.64%. The Android browser is third, holding 12.75% of the market.
15. Google Chrome for Android has been downloaded over 5 billion times.
(Source: Softonic)
In 2015, Google Chrome had already reached the 1 billion download mark on the Play Store alone. It's worth mentioning that the Google Chrome browser only debuted as a pre-installed application on Android devices in 2012.
16. Chrome is the most popular browser in the United States.
(Source: Stat Counter))
Chrome is the most popular, with 50.16% of the web browser market share in the United States. Safari comes in second at 35.63%, while Edge is far behind at 6.13%.
17. In 2022, more than half of Chinese mobile users prefer Chrome.
(Source: Stat Counter)
We've already talked about the market share of web browsers in China. But what about the country's mobile users? Surprise, surprise: Chrome is in the lead with its 52.22% market share. In fact, the surprise is who takes second place. Currently, the UC browser is second at 17.49%. The battle is fierce, as Safari is currently in third place with 14.47%!
18. iOS users prefer Safari, the browser that dominates Apple's market with 93.23%.
(Source: Review 42)
There's no big news: Safari is Apple's built-in browser. So it's normal that more than 90% of iOS users prefer it. What's interesting, on the other hand, is the remaining 7%. 4.47% of them are fans of Chrome, even if they use an Apple device.
Browser user statistics
At this point, you should have an idea of some of the most popular browsers across multiple platforms. Now, let's dive into the usage statistics of the most interesting Internet browsers to find out how users interact with them!
19. 94% of mobile ad blocking comes from the Asia-Pacific region.
(Source: Exo Click)
In addition to being one of the largest mobile internet markets in the world, the Asia-Pacific region is also very active in the area of ad blocking. Indeed, approximately 36% of all smartphone users in this region use ad blocking. This is not surprising, since the best antiviruses and VPN services incorporate ad blockers.
Countries like China and India have millions of ad blocker users. However, research has shown that the increase in the use of ad-blocking services in Asia Pacific is mostly due to limited data plans from mobile users rather than the need to get rid of intrusive ads.
20. Microsoft Edge is the most vulnerable web browser.
(Source: Nord VPN)
The successor to Internet Explorer is having a bit of trouble entering this fierce market. Although functional, it is only updated twice a year.
This makes it vulnerable to malware and privacy violations.
Most browsers are updated twice a month, allowing them to avoid security breaches and user privacy breaches. Edge is lagging behind in this regard, so it can be said that it is currently the most vulnerable web browser.
21. 75% of all Internet Explorer and Edge browser users use outdated browsers.
(Source: Finances Online)
According to web browser market share statistics, Microsoft stopped supporting all other versions of IE except IE 11 in order to encourage its users to download the new Edge browser. The modern Edge browser has better features and is well suited to today's browser market.
22. Businesses are exposed to as many as 18.5 million malware-infected websites every time an employee accesses the Internet via a web browser.
(Source: Security Week)
According to statistics on the security of the use of browsers, at least 60% of businesses around the world have suffered in one way or another from an attack by malicious software that is entered through a web browser. This explains why businesses and individuals should be on the lookout for possible threats and put in place the necessary security measures to protect their most sensitive data.
23. Chrome is the fastest browser to release security updates.
(Source: Finances Online)
According to browser statistics, it takes 15 days for Chrome to update security breaches. Firefox takes 28 days, while Internet Explorer takes about a month (30 days). Safari takes 54 days, making it the slowest of all.
FAQs
What are the top three browsers in use today according to their market share?
Les latest data name Google Chrome (65.87%), Safari (18.62%), and Edge (4.12%) as the top three browsers in the world in 2022.
Does Google have Firefox?
No, Firefox is a web browser developed and owned by the Mozilla Corporation.
Which browser has the largest market share?
Google Chrome has the largest browser market share, with an impressive 65.87%.
How many people use Google Chrome?
The latest statistics are from 2021 and indicate that Google Chrome has 32 billion users.
Summary
The market share of web browsers is currently dominated by a few browsers such as Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Samsung Internet, UC Browser, etc.
Internet Explorer is no longer considered to be a major player in the web browser market. Will Edge be the salvation for Microsoft?
We will certainly be interested to find out!
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