Microsoft Edge maintains second spot among desktop browsers
Microsoft continues to distance itself from Safari in terms of desktop market share.
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Microsoft Edge still sits securely in second place when it comes to desktop market share, according to the latest info fromStatCounter. Edge holds a 10.11% market share, placing it above Safari, which sits at 9.16%. As expected, both browsers fall far behind Chrome, which has a share of 66.1%.
Last month was notable because Edge claimed the silver medal bypassing Safari in desktop market share. Microsoft’s browser has grown its lead ever so slightly over the last month. In April, Edge had 9.65% of the market compared to Safari’s 9.57. Now, Edge is at 10.11% and Safari is down to 9.16%.
While Edge has steadily gained users on the desktop side of things, the same can’t be said for the mobile version of Microsoft’s browser. Edge doesn’t crack the top five in mobile browser market share. In fact, it doesn’t even appear as a named browser in StatCounter’s chart.
Google’s Chrome remains dominant on mobile devices, holding a 64.83% market share. Apple’s Safari is used by almost one out of every four mobile users, sitting at 24.77%.
When you factor in all form factors, Edge only holds a 3.99% market share. Chrome is unsurprisingly at the top of the list at 64.91%. Apple’s Safari holds a 19.03% market share.
Microsoft recently announced a long list ofnew features for Edgeat Build 2022.
Microsoft Edge
As the default browser on Windows, Microsoft Edge is the first port of call for many that want to browse the web. It now sits at over a 10% market share among desktop browsers.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
