Microsoft Edge Desktop Market Share Hits All-Time High

Microsoft Edge Desktop Market Share Hits All-Time High

Analysis of the Latest Desktop Browser Market Trends

Each month, we delve into fresh data from Statcounter to uncover trends and developments in the Windows operating system and desktop browser market. Currently, Windows 11 has reached an impressive milestone, achieving its highest market share to date and even surpassing Windows 10 in several regions across the globe. However, the landscape of desktop browsers tells a different story.

Microsoft Edge Sees Modest Growth

In February 2025, Microsoft Edge attained a significant 13.9% share of the desktop browser market, marking a new peak with a slight increase of 0.11 points. Despite this growth, the overall yearly performance remains rather subdued, with Edge only gaining 1.14 points over the past year, consistently staying under the 14% threshold.

Google Chrome Retains Dominance

Unsurprisingly, Google continues to reign as the dominant player in both desktop and mobile browsing arenas. Google Chrome holds a staggering 65.55% market share, although it experienced a minor decline of 0.21 points in February 2025. Despite ongoing scrutiny and pressure from the U. S.government to divest Chrome, no significant challengers appear poised to close the gap anytime soon.

Safari and Firefox Maintain Their Positions

Apple’s Safari browser ranks third in the desktop market with an 8.65% share, albeit experiencing a minor decrease of 0.19 points recently. On the other hand, Mozilla Firefox follows closely in fourth place with 6.36%, managing a slight increase of 0.1 points. Firefox may see a potential uptick in usage in the coming months, particularly as Google and Microsoft phase out Manifest V2 extensions, including popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin. In response, Mozilla has committed to retaining MV2 extensions, advocating for user choice and freedom, despite facing its own set of controversies. For further insight, Mozilla has addressed these developments in a recent blog post.

Opera’s Creative Approach

Rounding out the list is Opera, holding 2.91% of the desktop browser market, with a slight decrease of 0.01 points. Unlike Microsoft Edge, which some perceive as employing questionable tactics to retain its user base, Opera seeks to innovate through creative initiatives, such as the newly launched Opera Air, which emphasizes well-being and relaxation.

Current Desktop Browser Market Shares

  1. Google Chrome – 65.55% (-0.21 points)
  2. Microsoft Edge – 13.9% (+0.11 points)
  3. Apple Safari – 8.65% (-0.19 points)
  4. Mozilla Firefox – 6.36% (+0.1 point)
  5. Opera – 2.91% (-0.01 point)
Desktop Browser Market Share Worldwide Stats
Source: Statcounter

For a more detailed overview of desktop browser market trends worldwide, visit the official Statcounter website.

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