Microsoft Edge desktop market share declines to under 13%

Microsoft Edge desktop market share declines to under 13%

November 2024 Browser Market Insights from Statcounter

Statcounter has released its report for November 2024, shedding light on the current landscape of the web browsers market. The findings emphasize a challenging environment for any browser aspiring to dethrone Google Chrome, which continues to dominate the industry.

Google Chrome’s Growing Dominance

In a significant development, Statcounter has reported that Google Chrome has seen an increase in market share of 1.09 percentage points, achieving a remarkable 66.31% share. This performance represents a year-over-year growth of 4.25 points, marking 2024 as a record year for Chrome.

Microsoft Edge Sees Decline

Trailing far behind Chrome, Microsoft Edge holds a dismal position in the market. Recently, Edge’s share decreased to 12.87%, down from 13.56%, which is a decline of 0.69 points. Notably, this shift highlights the ongoing difficulty in attracting users away from Chrome and other competing browsers, particularly as Edge has employed aggressive tactics to enforce its use.

Safari’s Steady Position

Apple’s Safari browser remains in third place, exhibiting stability with a market share of approximately 9%. As of November 2024, Safari has seen a slight uptick, gaining 0.07 points to reach 9.13% of the market.

Current Browser Market Share Breakdown

  1. Google Chrome – 66.31% (+1.09 points)
  2. Microsoft Edge – 12.87% (-0.69 points)
  3. Apple Safari – 9.13% (+0.07 points)
  4. Mozilla Firefox – 6.45% (+0.06 points)
  5. Opera – 2.81% (-0.39 points)
Desktop browser chart from November 2023 to November 2024

Implications of Google’s Legal Challenges

The timing of Statcounter’s report is particularly poignant, given Google’s current legal challenges with the United States Department of Justice, which argues that the tech giant should divest its browser, Chrome. Google has countered this assertion by stating that selling Chrome could jeopardize the trust of users and undermine America’s technological leadership. The outcome of this situation could have significant repercussions on Chrome’s current commanding position in the market.

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