Microsoft: No, Chrome never beat Internet Explorer in browser market share

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Published onMarch 22, 2012

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Just recently, the analytics firm StatCounter reported that Google’s Chome browser had beat Internet Explorer and became the world most popular internet browser. Now, Microsoft is saying that this is not true because StatCounter bases its findings on faulty data.

While everyone was buzzing about how Chrome wasmore popularthan Internet Explorer last week, the folks over at Microsoft are shaking their heads.According to Microsoft, StatCounter bases its findings on faulty data and incorrect assumptions. The results are flawed because the rankings dont take into account that Google’s Chrome browser pre-renders certain pages assuming the user would go there next, even if it is never viewed. Microsoft also believes that StatCounter doesn’t accurately geoweight “browser usage based on real-world Internet populations.” Microsoft also stated that StatCounter needs to count unique visitors and not page views.

Microsoft touted Net Applications are the most fair analytics firm, claiming that they don’t count pre-rendered pages, do properly performs geoweighting, and actually develop rank based on unique visitors. Of course, Net Applications ranks Internet Explorer higher than StatCounter did.

So which one is to believe? We know Google’s Chrome browser is becoming increasingly popular, but based on what Microsoft pointed out, is it really close to overtaking Internet Explorer?

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft: No, Chrome never beat Internet Explorer in browser market share#