According to the latest statistics from StatCounter, Microsoft's Edge has become aweb browser more used than Safari on desktop machines. But be careful, this does not mean that the solution from the Redmound giant is the most popular. In fact, in the ranking of desktop PC users' favorite browsers, Chrome is in first place, grabbing66,64 %of market share. In second position, we find Edge, but the gap is big. The software integrated into Windows has a 10.07% market share in April.
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Safari is actually not very far away, it has a 9.61% market share. Follows Firefox, with 7.86% market share. Behind, we find alternatives that are also known, but much less used: Opera (2.43% market share) and Internet Explorer (0.97% market share).
However, we should note a clear progression in Microsoft Edge since 2021, while Safari manages to remain at the same level over the last 12 months, again according to the source.
Chrome, since June 2021, has been around 60-65% market share, with a certain stability overall.
In the land of web browsers, Chrome is king
The web browser market is therefore dominated by Google. The Mountain View-based firm has succeeded in imposing its solution impressively among users. So much so that we sometimes wonder how it is that the gap in market share between Chrome and its pursuers is so great. Does Chrome do everything better than its competitors? After testing it for years, however, I don't have the impression.
Personally, my use oscillates between two solutions: Safari, which I appreciate for its speed on macOS, and Firefox, not only to support the free philosophy of the Mozilla Foundation, but also because it is particularly powerful and well-designed software.
I've never tried Edge on macOS. Because yes, there is a Mac version of the Microsoft browser. You can download itfrom the Microsoft website. Edge is alsoavailable on iOS. Don't hesitate to give it a try, perhaps just out of curiosity.
Finally, let's finish by mentioning other alternatives that are a little less known, but offer interesting new features: Vivaldi, Brave and Opera GX.
And you, what is your favorite desktop web browser?
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