Microsoft Edge Now 2nd Most Popular Web-Browser

[AleksandarK]

Microsoft's latest Edge browser based on the open-source Chromium browser is now the 2nd most popular browser in the world. Having launched just three months ago, it already has increased its userbase around the world to become more popular than even some long-lasting alternatives such as Mozilla Firefox, which is now the 3rd most popular option, showing that Firefox's userbase is decreasing in favor of the new Edge browser by Microsoft. The number one is still Google's Chrome which owns the majority of users at 68.5%, while Edge is at 7.59%. Firefox is present with a 7.19% market share, placing it just below Edge. It is impressive to see a new browser gain big userbase in such a short time, as alternative browsers often take years to gain even 2% of the market. You can check out the whole browser market share chart below.



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[Italia1]

I like new Edge, seems like Chrome

 

[ilyon]

Switched on Edge, dumped all others. Works perfectly.

 

[blobster21]

no plugins = no edge

 

[Dave65]

Edge is just Chrome in a snow suit. Firefox is much safer!

 

[ARF]

Switched on Edge, dumped all others. Works perfectly.

I can confirm. Edge is currently the Top Browser available for the users.
If they don't want to be screwed, just use Edge..

 

[Melvis]

Because most normal noob users still thinks its internet explorer / The Internet button......

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

if Waterfox, or any other browser really, shipped as the default browser in Windows, I'd bet it would be just as popular.

This is not newsworthy, its propaganda.

 

[ARF]

if Waterfox, or any other browser really, shipped as the default browser in Windows, I'd bet it would be just as popular.

This is not newsworthy, its propaganda.

Edge is very good. Use it.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Edge is very good. Use it.

Waterfox is better. Use it.

Firefox is better. Use it.

<insert more quips>

 

[delshay]

I have both the official & Beta version installed on Win 7. I did encounter a bug a few months back, but it's gone now with the latest updates.

 

[TheDeeGee]

no plugins = no edge

Edge supports extensions since the Dev Builds.

I been using the same ones i had on Chrome for like 9 months now.

 

[JAB Creations]

As a web developer Microsoft selling out to Google was about as lame as Microsoft can get. I need different engines, they got rid of an engine.

Chrome monopoly works by herd mentality. If you can't think for yourself then you're part of the problem.

 

[kenkickr]

That's great but I'll still stick to using Brave.

 

[john_]

Sad for the Firefox percentage. It deserves double digit.

 

[Frick]

Because most normal noob users still thinks its internet explorer / The Internet button......

if Waterfox, or any other browser really, shipped as the default browser in Windows, I'd bet it would be just as popular.

This is not newsworthy, its propaganda.

If this was true it would always have been this popular and nothing would have changed with the Chromium switch.

 

[EarthDog]

I believe this....

Because most normal noob users still thinks its internet explorer / The Internet button......

...over this declaration..lol.

I can confirm. Edge is currently the Top Browser available for the users.
If they don't want to be screwed, just use Edge..

I certainly think it has improved, but overall, from my limited experiences, FF and Chrome yield a better experience for my uses.

 

[cyberloner]

Firefox is my vote..........

 

[Flanker]

Meh, Chromium edge is good enough.

 

[ARF]

I certainly think it has improved, but overall, from my limited experiences, FF and Chrome yield a better experience for my uses.

Edge works with and responds actively to your Radeon Settings, Radeon Image Sharpening produces unrivaled image clarity in Edge!

 

[EarthDog]

Edge works with and responds actively to your Radeon Settings, Radeon Image Sharpening produces unrivaled image clarity in Edge!

That is of zero relevance for me... an nvidia user. I also prefer not to have things like that integrated into my browser. No thanks....

 

[Vayra86]

Edge is very good. Use it.

Edge is good. But it lacks plugins and the effectiveness of its private browsing features leaves much to be desired.

Firefox on the other hand also has its bugs, but its never a dealbreaker. Its also not the fastest most zippy browser, but again, it offers a degree of control other browsers really can't approach, at least not without doing all sorts of advanced user stuff with them.

 

[ARF]

That is of zero relevance for me... an nvidia user. I also prefer not to have things like that integrated into my browser. No thanks....

You are always free to continue using the blurry, buggy and messy Chome!

 

[EarthDog]

You are always free to continue using the blurry, buggy and messy Chome!

Lol, whatever man... whatever. Gimmicks on gimmicks FTMFL.

 

[ARF]

Lol, whatever man... whatever. Gimmicks on gimmicks FTMFL.

What lol Chrome always crashes in Facebook and its scrolling experience is laggy and terrible as hell.