Browser market share: The most popular browsers of 2024 https://soax.com/research/browser-market-share
Browser market share worldwide
- Chrome is the most popular browser with a 67.08% share, which is almost 4 times as much as the next competitor
- Safari is in second place with an 18.35% share. It's way behind Chrome but still much more popular than other browsers
- Edge is the third most popular browser, with only 5.19% of the market.
- Firefox has a 2.91% share, making it the fourth most popular browser. However, it's used a lot less than Edge
- Samsung Internet and Opera have similar market shares, with 2.61% and 2.43% respectively
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge) together make up 88.70% of the market. This leaves all the other browsers to fight over the remaining 11.30% of the global share
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 65.16% |
| Safari | 18.35% |
| Edge | 5.19% |
| Firefox | 2.91% |
| Samsung Internet | 2.61% |
| Opera | 2.43% |
| UC Browser | 0.89% |
| Android | 0.53% |
| QQ Browser | 0.43% |
| 360 Safe Browser | 0.39% |
| Other | 1.11% |
Market share by device
Desktop browser market share
- Chrome remains the dominant desktop browser in 2024 with a 65.14% market share
- Edge is the second most popular desktop browser with a 13.06% share, significantly higher than its share in the overall market. This could be due to being the default browser on Windows
- Safari holds the third position on desktops with 8.78%, reflecting its solid user base, particularly among Apple users
- Firefox ranks fourth with a 6.89% share, showing it still maintains a loyal user base despite fierce competition
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Edge, and Safari) together account for 86.98% of the desktop market, leaving the remaining browsers to compete for just 13.02% of the share
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 65.14% |
| Edge | 13.06% |
| Safari | 8.78% |
| Firefox | 6.89% |
| Opera | 3.04% |
| 360 Safe Browser | 1.02% |
| Yandex Browser | 0.60% |
| QQ Browser | 0.45% |
| IE | 0.42% |
| Coc Coc | 0.14% |
| Other | 0.46% |
Mobile browser market share
- Chrome is the dominant browser on smartphones with a 65.84% market share
- Safari holds the second position with a 23.80% share, primarily due to its integration with iPhones
- Samsung Internet ranks third with a 4.36% share
- Opera has a 2.10% share
- Edge has a 0.34% share, showing it is less favored on smartphones compared to its desktop usage
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 65.84% |
| Safari | 23.80% |
| Samsung Internet | 4.36% |
| Opera | 2.10% |
| UC Browser | 1.47% |
| Firefox | 0.50% |
| QQ Browser | 0.44% |
| Android | 0.38% |
| Edge | 0.34% |
| Yandex Browser | 0.20% |
| Other | 0.57% |
Tablet browser market share
- Chrome is the leading browser on tablets with a 47.25% market share
- Safari holds a significant share of 35.79%, making it the second most popular browser for tablet users, largely due to its integration with Apple devices
- Android browser ranks third with a 14.29% share
- Opera has a minor presence on tablets with a 0.81% share
- Edge also has a small share of 0.71%, significantly less compared to its desktop share
- Firefox has a minimal presence on tablets with a 0.08% share, significantly lower than its desktop usage
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Android) together account for 97.33% of the tablet market, leaving only 2.67% for all other browsers combined
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 47.25% |
| Safari | 35.79% |
| Android | 14.29% |
| Opera | 0.81% |
| Edge | 0.71% |
| Puffin | 0.32% |
| Yandex Browser | 0.24% |
| UC Browser | 0.18% |
| Firefox | 0.08% |
| Silk | 0.05% |
| Other | 0.28% |
The most popular browsers by region
The most popular browsers in Africa
- Chrome is the overwhelmingly dominant browser in Africa with a 75.41% market share, indicating its widespread usage across the continent
- Opera holds the second position with a 7.98% share, showcasing its significant popularity in Africa
- Safari closely follows Opera with a 7.91% share, reflecting its strong user base, likely among Apple device users
- Samsung Internet has a 3.46% share, showing moderate usage among Samsung smartphone users in Africa
- Edge has a 2.77% share, indicating some presence but much lower than the top browsers
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Opera, and Safari) together account for 91.30% of the market share in Africa, leaving only 8.70% for all other browsers combined
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 75.41% |
| Opera | 7.98% |
| Safari | 7.91% |
| Samsung Internet | 3.46% |
| Edge | 2.77% |
| Firefox | 1.38% |
| UC Browser | 0.36% |
| Android | 0.32% |
| Yandex Browser | 0.07% |
| IE | 0.05% |
| Other | 0.29% |
The most popular browsers in Asia
- Chrome is the leading browser in Asia with a 71.34% market share
- Safari holds the second position with a 13.52% share, showing significant use among Apple users
- Edge ranks third with a 3.72% share
- Samsung Internet has a 2.61% share, showing reasonable use among Samsung smartphone users
- Firefox holds a 1.54% share, maintaining a smaller yet dedicated user base in Asia
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge) together account for 88.58% of the market share in Asia, leaving only 11.42% for all other browsers combined
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 71.34% |
| Safari | 13.52% |
| Edge | 3.72% |
| Samsung Internet | 2.61% |
| Opera | 1.85% |
| UC Browser | 1.82% |
| Firefox | 1.54% |
| QQ Browser | 0.93% |
| 360 Safe Browser | 0.83% |
| Android | 0.55% |
| Other | 1.29% |
The most popular browsers in North America
- Chrome remains the most popular browser in North America with a 51.93% market share, which is lower than its share in Europe (61.46%), Africa (75.41%), and Asia (71.34%).
- Safari holds a significant 31.79% share, reflecting the strong presence of Apple devices in North America. This is notably higher compared to its shares in Europe (19.00%), Africa (7.91%), and Asia (13.52%)
- Edge ranks third with a 7.63% share
- Firefox has a 4.28% share, slightly lower than in Europe (4.97%), but higher than in Africa (1.38%) and Asia (1.54%)
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge) together account for 91.35% of the market share in North America, leaving only 8.65% for all other browsers combined
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 61.46% |
| Safari | 19.00% |
| Edge | 6.47% |
| Firefox | 4.97% |
| Samsung Internet | 3.34% |
| Opera | 2.83% |
| Yandex Browser | 0.97% |
| Android | 0.37% |
| UC Browser | 0.12% |
| IE | 0.10% |
| Other | 0.37% |
The most popular browsers in Oceania
- Chrome is the leading browser in Oceania with a 55.98% market share, lower than its share in Africa (75.41%), Asia (71.34%), but comparable to North America (51.93%)
- Safari holds a 28.29% share, higher than in Europe (19.00%), Africa (7.91%), and Asia (13.52%), but slightly lower than in North America (31.79%)
- Edge ranks third with an 8.20% share, the highest of all regions
- Firefox has a 2.94% share
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge) together account for 92.47% of the market share in Oceania, leaving only 7.53% for all other browsers combined
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 55.98% |
| Safari | 28.29% |
| Edge | 8.20% |
| Firefox | 2.94% |
| Samsung Internet | 2.80% |
| Opera | 1.12% |
| Android | 0.17% |
| 360 Safe Browser | 0.11% |
| IE | 0.06% |
| UC Browser | 0.06% |
| Other | 0.27% |
The most popular browsers in South America
- Chrome dominates the browser market in South America with a 78.25% share, the highest compared to other regions
- Safari holds a 7.66% share, the lowest of all regions
- Edge ranks third with a 4.17% share
- The top three browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Edge) together account for 90.08% of the market share in South America, leaving only 9.92% for all other browsers combined.
| Browser | Market share |
|---|
| Chrome | 78.25% |
| Safari | 7.66% |
| Edge | 4.17% |
| Opera | 3.60% |
| Samsung Internet | 2.22% |
| Firefox | 2.04% |
| Yandex Browser | 1.03% |
| Android | 0.35% |
| IE | 0.24% |
| Instabridge | 0.19% |
| Other | 0.25% |
Market Share by browser
Chrome market share
- In 2024, Chrome's global market share increased to 65.16%, marking a 2.02% rise from 2023
- From 2011 to 2012, Chrome experienced its highest annual growth rate, with market share jumping by 48.05%
- In 2010, Chrome's market share was just 9.95%, but it achieved an extraordinary growth rate of 208.05% from the previous year, 2009
- The market share of Chrome has consistently grown year-on-year except for minor declines in 2021 and 2023
- South America has the highest Chrome market share at 78.25%
- Chrome’s market share in South America and Africa is significantly higher compared to other regions, suggesting that users in these regions may have a stronger preference for Chrome or fewer competing alternatives
- The relatively lower market share in North America and Oceania could be due to stronger competition from browsers like Safari and Edge
- North America has the lowest share at 51.93%, but Chrome still leads the market
Chrome market charge per region
| Region | Chrome market share |
|---|
| North America | 51.93% |
| Europe | 61.46% |
| Africa | 75.41% |
| Asia | 71.34% |
| Oceania | 55.98% |
| South America | 78.25% |
Chrome market share by year
| Date | Chrome Market Share | Change |
|---|
| 2024 | 65.16% | ↑ 2.02% |
| 2023 | 63.87% | ↓ -1.4% |
| 2022 | 64.78% | ↑ 0.51% |
| 2021 | 64.45% | ↓ -0.23% |
| 2020 | 64.60% | ↑ 2.04% |
| 2019 | 63.31% | ↑ 7.09% |
| 2018 | 59.12% | ↑ 9.56% |
| 2017 | 53.96% | ↑ 9.94% |
| 2016 | 49.08% | ↑ 9.38% |
| 2015 | 44.87% | ↑ 15.23% |
| 2014 | 38.94% | ↑ 12.32% |
| 2013 | 34.67% | ↑ 18.33% |
| 2012 | 29.30% | ↑ 48.05% |
| 2011 | 19.79% | ↑ 98.89% |
| 2010 | 9.95% | ↑ 208.05% |
| 2009 | 3.23% | – |
Safari market share
- In 2024, Safari's global market share declined to 18.35%, a 7.23% decrease from 2023
- Despite the growth in 2023, Safari's market share saw a 7.23% drop in 2024
- Comparing 2009 to 2024, Safari's market share increased by 14.94 percentage points
- Safari experienced its highest annual growth rate between 2009 and 2010, with an increase of 44.57%
- The highest market share for Safari is in North America (31.79%), while the lowest is in South America (7.66%)
- Safari is the second most popular browser in most regions with the exception of Africa
Safari market charge per region
| Region | Safari Market Share |
|---|
| North America | 31.79% |
| Europe | 19% |
| Africa | 7.91% |
| Asia | 13.52% |
| Oceania | 28.29% |
| South America | 7.66% |
Safari market share by year
| Date | Safari Market Share | Change |
|---|
| 2024 | 18.35% | ↓ -7.23% |
| 2023 | 19.78% | ↑ 4.49% |
| 2022 | 18.93% | ↑ 0.16% |
| 2021 | 18.90% | ↑ 5.94% |
| 2020 | 17.84% | ↑ 12.48% |
| 2019 | 15.86% | ↑ 9.91% |
| 2018 | 14.43% | ↓ -0.55% |
| 2017 | 14.51% | ↑ 9.02% |
| 2016 | 13.31% | ↑ 1.91% |
| 2015 | 13.06% | ↓ -5.16% |
| 2014 | 13.77% | ↑ 25.87% |
| 2013 | 10.94% | ↑ 21.02% |
| 2012 | 9.04% | ↑ 42.14% |
| 2011 | 6.36% | ↑ 29.01% |
| 2010 | 4.93% | ↑ 44.57% |
| 2009 | 3.41% | – |
Opera market share
- In 2024, Opera's global market share dropped to 2.43%, a significant 11.31% decline from 2023
- Over the last decade, Opera's market share fell from 4.00% in 2014 to 2.43% in 2024, a decrease of 1.57 percentage points
- The highest annual growth for Opera occurred in 2015, with a significant increase of 25%
- Despite some growth spurts, Opera's overall market share trend from 2009 to 2024 shows a decrease from 2.85% to 2.43%
- Africa stands out with a 7.98% share, significantly higher than in any other region
- North America and Oceania have the lowest shares at 1.32% and 1.12% respectively
Opera market charge per region
| Region | Opera Market Share (%) |
|---|
| North America | 1.32% |
| Europe | 2.83% |
| Africa | 7.98% |
| Asia | 1.85% |
| Oceania | 1.12% |
| South America | 3.6% |
Opera market share by year
| Date | Opera Market Share | Change |
|---|
| 2024 | 2.43% | ↓ -11.31% |
| 2023 | 2.74% | ↑ 22.87% |
| 2022 | 2.23% | ↓ -0.45% |
| 2021 | 2.24% | ↑ 12.56% |
| 2020 | 1.99% | ↓ -22.57% |
| 2019 | 2.57% | ↓ -26.99% |
| 2018 | 3.52% | ↓ -8.33% |
| 2017 | 3.84% | ↓ -29.8% |
| 2016 | 5.47% | ↑ 9.4% |
| 2015 | 5.00% | ↑ 25% |
| 2014 | 4.00% | ↑ 8.7% |
| 2013 | 3.68% | ↑ 0.27% |
| 2012 | 3.67% | ↑ 19.16% |
| 2011 | 3.08% | ↑ 18.46% |
| 2010 | 2.60% | ↓ -8.77% |
| 2009 | 2.85% | – |
Microsoft Edge market share
- In 2024, Edge's global market share increased to 5.19%, marking a 3.18% rise from the previous year
- Edge has shown consistent growth since its introduction, with a significant increase of 20.33% in 2023 and 16.43% in 2022
- From its introduction in 2019 to 2024, Edge's market share grew to 5.19%
- Oceania leads with an 8.20% share
- Africa has the lowest share at 2.77%, suggesting that Edge is less popular compared to other regions.
Edge market charge per region
| Region | Edge Market Share (%) |
|---|
| North America | 7.63% |
| Europe | 6.47% |
| Africa | 2.77% |
| Asia | 3.72% |
| Oceania | 8.2% |
| South America | 4.17% |
Edge market share by year
| Date | Edge | Change |
|---|
| 2024 | 5.19% | ↑ 3.18% |
| 2023 | 5.03% | ↑ 20.33% |
| 2022 | 4.18% | ↑ 16.43% |
| 2021 | 3.59% | ↑ 147.59% |
| 2020 | 1.45% | – |
| 2019 | 0.00% | – |
| 2018 | 0.00% | – |
| 2017 | 0.00% | – |
| 2016 | 0.00% | – |
| 2015 | 0.00% | – |
| 2014 | 0.00% | – |
| 2013 | 0.00% | – |
| 2012 | 0.00% | – |
| 2011 | 0.00% | – |
| 2010 | 0.00% | – |
| 2009 | 0.00% | – |
Internet Explorer market share
- Internet Explorer has experienced a continuous decline, with its market share dropping from 59.10% in 2009 to 0.16% in 2024
- The most substantial yearly decline for Internet Explorer occurred between 2020 and 2021, with a 54.07% drop in market share
- Internet Explorer has the highest market share in South America (0.24%), indicating some continued despite Microsoft retiring Internet Explorer in favor of Edge
- Africa and Asia both have the lowest shares at 0.05%, showing that Internet Explorer is almost phased out in these regions
IE market charge per region
| Region | IE Market Share |
|---|
| North America | 0.18% |
| Europe | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.05% |
| Asia | 0.05% |
| Oceania | 0.06% |
| South America | 0.24% |
IE market share by year
| Date | Internet Explorer Market Share | Change |
|---|
| 2024 | 0.16% | ↓ -23.81% |
| 2023 | 0.21% | ↓ -43.24% |
| 2022 | 0.37% | ↓ -40.32% |
| 2021 | 0.62% | ↓ -54.07% |
| 2020 | 1.35% | ↓ -39.73% |
| 2019 | 2.24% | ↓ -25.33% |
| 2018 | 3.00% | ↓ -24.05% |
| 2017 | 3.95% | ↓ -36.8% |
| 2016 | 6.25% | ↓ -44.4% |
| 2015 | 11.24% | ↓ -27.3% |
| 2014 | 15.46% | ↓ -33.22% |
| 2013 | 23.15% | ↓ -21.95% |
| 2012 | 29.66% | ↓ -26.42% |
| 2011 | 40.31% | ↓ -19.27% |
| 2010 | 49.93% | ↓ -15.52% |
| 2009 | 59.10% | – |
Firefox market share
- In 2024, Firefox's global market share declined to 2.91%, a 1.36% decrease from 2023
- Firefox has experienced a continuous decline in market share since 2009, when it held 30.17%, dropping to 2.91% in 2024
- The most substantial annual decline for Firefox occurred between 2016 and 2017, with a 22.33% drop in market share
. - Europe leads with a 4.97% share, reflecting a solid user base and possibly stronger privacy and open-source preferences among European users
- North America follows with a 4.28% share, showing substantial usage and a dedicated user base
- Africa has the lowest share at 1.38%, indicating that Firefox is less popular compared to other regions
Firefox market charge per region
| Region | Firefox Market Share |
|---|
| North America | 4.28% |
| Europe | 4.97% |
| Africa | 1.38% |
| Asia | 1.54% |
| Oceania | 2.94% |
| South America | 2.04% |
Firefox market share by year
| Date | Firefox | Change |
| 2024 | 2.91% | ↓ -1.36% |
| 2023 | 2.95% | ↓ -12.72% |
| 2022 | 3.38% | ↓ -6.63% |
| 2021 | 3.62% | ↓ -14.22% |
| 2020 | 4.22% | ↓ -7.66% |
| 2019 | 4.57% | ↓ -12.28% |
| 2018 | 5.21% | ↓ -15.83% |
| 2017 | 6.19% | ↓ -22.33% |
| 2016 | 7.97% | ↓ -24.17% |
| 2015 | 10.51% | ↓ -20.2% |
| 2014 | 13.17% | ↓ -20.42% |
| 2013 | 16.55% | ↓ -22.19% |
| 2012 | 21.27% | ↓ -19.71% |
| 2011 | 26.49% | ↓ -12.72% |
| 2010 | 30.35% | ↑ 0.6% |
| 2009 | 30.17% | – |
