Absolute dominance: Chrome's browser share exceeds 70 percent for the first time

Google Chrome has further expanded its global market share in the browser market and, according to the latest analysis by Netmarketshare, now has a desktop market share of over 70%. This consolidates the browser's dominant position, which it has continuously expanded in recent years. Despite minor fluctuations, Chrome therefore remains the clear first choice of users and leaves the competition far behind. Although Microsoft's Edge is well ahead of Firefox with around 11.8 percent, which only has around 4.9 percent, it can hardly pose a threat to the industry giant from Google. Safari is number three on the desktop with a good 6.3 percent.

Even though Chrome has a monopoly position on the desktop worldwide, the picture in Germany is more differentiated. Here, Chrome is clearly ahead with a market share of around 52.6%, Firefox follows with just under 18%, while Microsoft Edge is just below and Safari well below. In a global comparison, German browser use is somewhat less Chrome-friendly, with users here traditionally sticking more closely to Firefox and other alternatives. What's more, Chrome's share in Germany is declining, as it still accounted for a good 66% in April.

Chrome's dominance is based on several factors, including the widespread use of Google services such as web search, YouTube and Gmail. In addition, the Chromium engine is also used by Microsoft Edge and other browsers. However, Chrome's growing market power is also viewed critically, as this has clearly led to a concentration on one browser engine, which threatens diversity on the web and disproportionately strengthens Google's influence on the internet. Internationally, regulatory authorities are taking action against this market power, and the company is facing the threat of being broken up, but not necessarily to the delight of its competitors.

(fo)