Browsers are like the front door to the internet. Google Chrome dominates this browser market with a whopping 64.62% of the share.
However, some internet users are switching from Chrome to other browsers due to privacy concerns. Hence, the market share of Chrome has dropped by 1.48%, and that of Safari and other web browsers has grown in the past year.
In this article, I have covered the latest Statistics related to browser market share to help businesses understand their audience. I have also covered the usage of different browsers on various devices and regions worldwide.
Web Browser Market Share: At a Glance
Google Chrome dominates the Global Browser Market with 64.62% of the share.
It is followed by Safari, which owns 19.91% of the market share.
Other browsers that make up the list of top 6 browsers are Edge, Opera, Firefox, and Samsung Internet.
Here are further details about the browser market shares recorded worldwide as of 2024:
| Browser | Global Market Share |
|---|---|
| Chrome | 64.62% |
| Safari | 19.91% |
| Edge | 5.45% |
| Opera | 3.31% |
| Firefox | 3.06% |
| Samsung Internet | 2.33% |
Source: Stat Counter.
Browser Market Share by Browsers
Different browsers serve different purposes. However, most internet users prefer Chrome due to its simple and easy-to-use interface. On the other hand, Apple users prefer a Safari browser on the go. Hence, Safari is the 2nd most used browser worldwide.
Here are further details about the market share of different browsers worldwide.
Google Chrome is the most preferred browser worldwide and has a market share of 63.14%
Google Chrome holds nearly two-thirds of the global browser market share.
However, there was a decrease of 1.48% in its market share compared to 2023, when the browser’s market share was recorded to be 64.62%.
The following table further details the web browser Market Share owned by Google Chrome over the years:
| Year | Google Chrome Market Share Over The Years |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.14% |
| 2023 | 64.62% |
| 2022 | 65.87% |
| 2021 | 64.67% |
| 2020 | 66.12% |
| 2019 | 64.92% |
| 2018 | 61.55% |
Source: Stat Counter.
Safari browser owns 18.59% of the web browser share worldwide
Safari is the second most used web browser globally, as 1 out of 5 people worldwide use it. Safari, being Apple Inc.’s baby, is the most popular browser among Apple users.
The browser displayed a decrease of over 1.3% in its market share compared to 2023 when the browser’s market share owned by the Safari browser was recorded to be 19.9%.
Here are further details about the web browser market share owned by Safari browser over the past years.
- 2024: 18.59%
- 2023:19.9%
- 2022:18.67%
- 2021:19.06%
- 2020:19.24%
- 2019:16.74%
Source: Stat Counter.
Microsoft Edge owns 4.96% of the browser market share worldwide
Microsoft Edge is the Successor of Internet Explorer. The browser owns 5% of the market share.
Microsoft Edge was the primary browser used by internet users globally until Google Chrome was launched in 2008.
The market share of Microsoft Edge grew from 4.12% in 2022 to 4.96% in 2024.
Source: Stat Counter.
Firefox owns 3.36% of the browser market share as of 2024
With more than 362 million users, Firefox is the fourth most popular browser worldwide as of 2024.
The browser is heavily used in America and Russia for approximately 6 to 5.5 hours daily.
Firefox’s market share increased from 3.04% in 2022 to 3.36% in 2024.
Source: Status Counter, Enterprise Apps Today.
Browser Market Share by Device
People prefer a seamless integration when it comes to browsers. Many people worldwide don’t have a hybrid ecosystem, and Chrome fits it well, making it more accessible via all devices.
On the other hand, people who are deep into the Apple ecosystem are the ones who will go for a safari, but the majority will go for chrome
Here are further details about the market share of browsers on different devices.
Google Chrome rules the Desktop Browser Market Share with 63.18% of the market share
Chrome has dominated the desktop browser market share over the past few years. However, a drop was recorded in its usage in June 2023. Its market share reached 61.16%.
Safari is the second most preferred desktop browser as of 2024, with 12.72% of the market share. 1 in 10 people using Desktop prefers to use Apple Safari.
Other most used Desktop browsers, according to the market share, are Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera, and 360 Safe.
Here are further details about the market share owned by different desktop browsers as of 2024:
- Chrome: 63.18%
- Safari: 12.72%
- Edge: 10.79%
- Firefox: 6.16%
- Opera: 4.96%
- 360 Safe: 0.57%
Source: Stat Counter.
Safari owns 34.92% of the Tablet browser share
Safari plays strong when it comes to the Tablet market Share. Meanwhile, Chrome owns 50.34% of the tablet browser market share.
Most tablet owners use Apple and prefer to browse from the Safari browser.
Other popular tablet web browsers are:
- Android browser: 12.27%
- Opera: 0.85%
- Edge: 0.62%
- Yandex browser: 0.23%
Source: Stat Counter.
64.07% of the mobile market share belongs to Google Chrome
Chrome rules mobile browser market share as well. Over 6 in 10 mobile users use Google Chrome to browse the internet.
On the other hand, Safari owns 25.78% of the Mobile market share worldwide.
Surprisingly, the Samsung Internet browser stands third and owns 4.44% of the market share.
Other mobile browsers that have gained popularity over the past few years are Opera (2%), UC browser (1.46%), and Android(0.53%).
Source: Status Counter.
Browser Market Share by Country
The usage of Browsers differs from country to country and region to region. Still, Chrome tops the list here too. However, the Safari managed to steal some share of the spotlight from Chrome at some places.
Let’s look at the browser market share in different regions worldwide.
Over half of the browser market in the United States is owned by Google Chrome
Google Chrome holds 51.94% of the browser market share in the United States.
Meanwhile, 29.29% of the browser market share in the country belongs to Safari. Calculating the numbers, 3 in 10 people in the United States use the Safari browser.
Microsoft Edge also has noticeable users in the United States. The browser owns 8.67% of the market share in the United States.
Here is a table showing the browser market share in the United States in 2024:
| Browser | Browser Market Share (2024) |
|---|---|
| Chrome | 51.94% |
| Safari | 29.29% |
| Edge | 8.67% |
| Opera | 4.4% |
| Firefox | 3.56% |
| Samsung Internet | 0.97% |
Source: Status Counter.
Nearly two-thirds of the internet users in the United Kingdom use Safari browser
Safari owns a market share of 32.48% in the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, half of the internet users in the United Kingdom use Google Chrome. The browser owns a market share of 49.62% in the country.
Edge also has a decent share of users in the United Kingdom. According to Q4 of 2023, Microsoft Edge owns 9.34% of the browser market share worldwide.
Other browsers that made it to the top 6 in the United Kingdom are Samsung Internet, Firefox, and Opera, with a market share of 3.54%, 2.24%, and 1.56%., respectively.
Google Chrome has a market share of 51.52% in the Chinese browser market
Chrome dominates the Chinese browser market.
Safari stood second with a market share of 12.84%, while Microsoft Edge came in third with a market share of 8.87%.
Chinese browser users cited using Chrome as it is simpler and faster than other browsers.
Source: Stat Counter, Techjury.
Chrome vs Safari (Battle Of Two Top Players)
Chrome owns the highest browser market share in the South American region. At the same time, Safari owns 8.04% of the browser market share in the region.
Further, Google Chrome has a 73.07% market share of browsers in Africa. The second most preferred browser in the region is Safari browser, with a market share of 9.41%.
On the other hand, Chrome owns just 52.7% of the browser market share in the North American region. It is the lowest compared to the shares owned by Chrome in different regions of the world.
Safari owns 32.54% of the browser market share in the Oceania region. This is the highest market share owned by Safari compared to that in other regions. Chrome owns just 52.94% of the market share in this region.
Here are further details about the browser market share of the top two players worldwide:
| Region | Browser market share of Chrome | Browser market share of Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 71.75% | 13.93% |
| North America | 52.7% | 29.01% |
| South America | 77.76% | 8.04% |
| Africa | 73.07% | 9.41% |
| Europe | 59.15% | 21.04% |
| Oceania | 52.94% | 32.54% |
Source: Stat Counter.
