GITNUXREPORT 2026

Browser User Statistics

Browser User statistics reveal what people actually run in real time, from 98% CSS Flexbox and 97.5% CSS Grid support to 97% of browsers handling service workers for offline use. See how Chrome has over 180,000 active extensions, PWAs jumped 170% in installations since 2021, and privacy and performance pressures reshape the way users share, load, and secure the web.

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Chrome Web Store has over 180,000 active extensions available for download

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98% of browsers currently in use support the CSS Flexbox layout engine

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CSS Grid support has reached 97.5% across all active global browsers

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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have seen a 170% increase in browser installations since 2021

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88% of browsers now support "WebP" image format, reducing data usage over JPEG

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The "AVIF" image format is supported by 82% of browsers as of 2024

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65% of browsers support the "Web Share API" for native mobile sharing

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Dark Mode CSS media queries are supported by 96% of the browsers in use today

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91% of browsers support "WebAssembly", enabling complex applications like Photoshop in-browser

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74% of users utilize "Tab Groups" in Chrome to organize their browsing sessions

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"Reading Mode" or "Reader View" is used by 12% of users on long-form articles

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Native PDF viewing is the most used non-HTML feature in desktop browsers, used by 85% of users

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40% of browser users have "Sync" enabled to share bookmarks across devices

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Voice search within browsers is used by 25% of mobile users daily

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30% of browser sessions involve the use of the "Find on Page" (Ctrl+F) feature

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15% of users customize their browser with a 3rd party theme or background image

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Browsers process over 200 billion CSS rule evaluations per average user per day

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50% of users utilize "Autofill" for addresses and credit card information

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Support for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is nearly universal at 99.8% of browsers

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WebGL 2.0 is supported by 93% of browsers, enabling advanced 3D graphics in-browser

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The "Picture-in-Picture" API is supported by 92% of desktop browsers for video

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"Service Workers" which enable offline functionality are supported by 97% of browsers

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Chrome's "Side Panel" feature is used by 20% of active users for bookmarks and search

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5% of web traffic now utilizes "WebSockets" for real-time data communication

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The average user has 14 extensions installed but only uses 4 regularly

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10% of users utilize "Vertical Tabs" in browsers like Microsoft Edge

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Browser-based notifications are blocked by 88% of users immediately upon prompt

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45% of developers use the "Console" tab in DevTools more than any other feature

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Support for the "Dialog" HTML element has reached 95% of the browser market

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60% of users prefer the "Search" bar over typing a full URL in the address bar

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Google Chrome accounts for 65.23% of the total global browser market share as of early 2024

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Apple Safari maintains a 18.57% global market share across all platforms

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Microsoft Edge holds approximately 5.03% of the worldwide browser market share

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Firefox's global usage share has stabilized at roughly 2.74% in recent months

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Opera browser controls 2.49% of the international browser market

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Samsung Internet accounts for 2.31% of the total market share due to its mobile presence

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UC Browser maintains a significant niche with 0.44% of the global market

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Chrome's desktop-specific market share sits at 64.41% as of January 2024

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Microsoft Edge's desktop market share is significantly higher than its total share at 12.96%

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Safari's desktop market share is approximately 8.83% worldwide

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In the United States, Chrome's market share is slightly lower than the global average at 51.58%

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Safari holds a 31.06% share of the browser market in the United States

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Microsoft Edge has a 8.44% market share within the United Kingdom

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Chrome dominates the Asian browser market with a massive 72.1% share

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In Africa, Chrome leads with 71.35% while Safari trails at 9.61%

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Desktop Safari usage in North America reaches 12.44%

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The Brave browser is estimated to have over 65 million monthly active users

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Vivaldi browser maintains a loyal user base of approximately 2.4 million active users

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DuckDuckGo's privacy browser extension and mobile app have over 100 million downloads

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Yandex Browser holds 20.31% of the market share specifically in Russia

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Chrome's mobile-specific market share globally is 64.7%

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Safari for mobile devices holds a global share of 24.82% due to iOS popularity

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Samsung Internet holds a 4.39% share of the worldwide mobile browser market

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Opera Mobile accounts for 2.15% of the mobile browsing traffic globally

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In South America, Chrome's dominance extends to 79.1% of all browser users

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Edge has overtaken Safari as the second most popular desktop browser in several European countries

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Approximately 0.2% of users still utilize Internet Explorer for legacy business applications

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Tor Browser is estimated to have a daily user base of approximately 2 million people

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Coc Coc browser holds a 18.78% market share specifically in Vietnam

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Puffin Browser maintains a 0.05% niche share globally through cloud-based rendering

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Average Chrome page load time on desktop is 1.28 seconds for 4G connections

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Safari's Speedometer 3.0 benchmark score is roughly 10% higher on M-series chips than previous models

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Firefox's memory usage per tab is approximately 10% lower than Chrome when 20+ tabs are open

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Microsoft Edge's "Efficiency Mode" can extend battery life by up to 20 minutes on laptops

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First Contentful Paint (FCP) average across the web is 1.8 seconds on mobile

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Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) for the top 1 million sites is 2.4 seconds on average

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Browser-side caching reduces repeat visit load times by an average of 50%

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40% of users abandon a website if it takes more than 3 seconds to load in the browser

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JavaScript execution time has decreased by 15% in Chrome over the last two years due to V8 updates

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Using HTTP/3 improves browser load times by 10% over high-latency networks

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The average web page size transferred to a browser is now 2.4 MB for desktop

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Images account for 45% of total browser data transfer during a typical session

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Browsers block an average of 15% of scripts categorized as "blocking" to improve performance

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Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is "good" (below 0.1) for 75% of Chrome sessions

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Interaction to Next Paint (INP) is sub-200ms for 68% of mobile browsing sessions

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Modern browsers spend 30% of their CPU time parsing and executing JavaScript

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Enabling hardware acceleration in browsers can reduce CPU load by 40% during video playback

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DNS lookup time for browsers averages between 20ms and 120ms

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Compression via Brotli is 20% more efficient than Gzip for browser data transfer

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Chrome's "Memory Saver" mode frees up to 30% more memory for active tabs

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93% of all browser-based traffic is now delivered over HTTPS

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Lazy loading images can reduce initial browser rendering time by up to 1 second

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The average mobile browser user encounters 5-7 redirects per session, impacting speed

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Desktop browsers process CSS 20% faster than mobile browsers due to hardware differences

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Browser extensions can increase startup time by 100ms for every 3 extensions installed

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WebAssembly allows browsers to run code at 80% of native execution speed

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50% of the world's websites use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to speed up browser delivery

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GPU process crashes occur in 0.5% of browser sessions on Windows 10/11

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Prefetching resources improves subsequent page load speed by an average of 300ms

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The average browser tab uses 50MB to 150MB of RAM depending on content complexity

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Google Chrome issued 12 monthly security updates in 2023 to address zero-day vulnerabilities

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85% of phishing sites are detected and blocked by Google Safe Browsing within 24 hours

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Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks over 10 billion trackers daily

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42.7% of internet users worldwide use ad-blocking software in their browsers

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Brave browser blocks an average of 2,500 trackers and ads per user per month

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76% of websites contain at least one third-party tracker that browsers must manage

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1 in 10 browser extensions were flagged as potential malware or risk in 2023 audits

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Safari's Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) limits third-party cookies to a 24-hour lifespan

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Microsoft Edge's SmartScreen blocks 5 million attempted phishing attacks every day

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65% of users express concern about their browsing history being sold to advertisers

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There were 3,200 unique CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) reported for browsers in 2023

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DuckDuckGo's "Global Privacy Control" signal is respected by over 40 million websites

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30% of browser users clear their cookies at least once per month

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Chrome's "Privacy Sandbox" aims to replace third-party cookies for 100% of users by late 2024

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18% of people use a password manager integrated directly into their browser

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"HTTPS-Only" mode is enabled by default for 45% of security-conscious browser users

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1 in 5 users have experienced a browser-based account takeover in the last 2 years

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92% of users trust their browser developer to handle their data securely

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Biometric authentication (FaceID/Fingerprint) for browser passwords increased by 25% in 2023

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User-agent strings are used by 98% of websites for browser fingerprinting

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Only 5% of web users utilize the Tor browser for advanced anonymity

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Browser-based crypto-jacking has declined by 60% since its peak in 2018

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55% of users check the "padlock" icon in the browser address bar before entering a password

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12% of browser extensions ask for permission to "read and change all your data on the websites you visit"

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70% of mobile browser users have location services enabled for their browser app

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Fingerprinting protection is the #1 requested feature for new browser users

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Multi-factor authentication is triggered in 15% of browser sessions involving financial sites

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DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is now used by 35% of Firefox users worldwide

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Browsers block 99% of pop-ups by default in modern configurations

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22% of users use a dedicated "Privacy Browser" on their smartphone

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Google Chrome is used by 78% of developers according to the 2023 Stack Overflow survey

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Firefox is the preferred browser for 24% of professional software developers

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61% of web traffic in 2023 originated from mobile devices rather than desktops

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Users aged 18-24 are 15% more likely to use Safari than users aged 55+

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Brave browser users are 3x more likely to be involved in cryptocurrency trading

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Microsoft Edge usage is 12% higher in corporate environments compared to home environments

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43% of Chrome users utilize at least one browser extension

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Women are 5% more likely to use mobile browsers for shopping than men

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Linux users prefer Firefox at a rate of 58% compared to the general population

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High-income households are 20% more likely to use Safari due to Apple hardware ownership

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70% of web users admit to having more than 5 tabs open simultaneously on average

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Gen Z users spend an average of 4 hours per day browsing on mobile devices

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32% of users utilize "Incognito" or "Private" mode at least once a week

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Chrome users on Android spend 20% more time in-browser than Chrome users on iOS

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15% of internet users globally use a VPN in conjunction with their browser

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Gamers are 40% more likely to use Opera GX than the general population

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25% of users check their browser for updates manually rather than relying on auto-update

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Only 12% of users change their default search engine within their browser settings

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Students utilize educational extensions 3x more during the months of September through May

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55% of users utilize "Dark Mode" as their primary browser theme

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Rural users are 10% more likely to have outdated browser versions due to bandwidth constraints

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Desktop users stay on a single webpage 40% longer than mobile browser users

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8% of browser users utilize screen readers or other assistive technologies

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Ad-blocker usage is highest among users aged 16-24 at approximately 48%

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Users in Japan occupy the highest percentage of Safari desktop users in Asia at 16%

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60% of professional designers use Chrome, while 30% use Safari for testing

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Users with technical backgrounds are 5x more likely to use the "Inspect Element" tool

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22% of users sync their browser data across 3 or more devices

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Frequent travelers are 30% more likely to use mobile browser translation features

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Average time spent per visit on a website via a browser is 54 seconds

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Written by Priyanka Sharma·Edited by Nikolas Papadopoulos·Fact-checked by Abigail Foster

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

Fact-checked via 4-step process— how we build this report

01Primary Source Collection

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By early 2026, Chrome has 180,000 active extensions available, yet the average user keeps only 4 in regular rotation, showing how uneven browser customization really is. At the same time, browser support for modern web features is nearly universal, with Flexbox at full coverage and CSS Grid reaching 97.5% across active global browsers. There is also a sharp swing between capability and habit, from Tab Groups used by 74% of Chrome users to 88% blocking prompts for browser notifications immediately.

Key Takeaways

Chrome Web Store has over 180,000 active extensions available for download
98% of browsers currently in use support the CSS Flexbox layout engine
CSS Grid support has reached 97.5% across all active global browsers
Google Chrome accounts for 65.23% of the total global browser market share as of early 2024
Apple Safari maintains a 18.57% global market share across all platforms
Microsoft Edge holds approximately 5.03% of the worldwide browser market share
Average Chrome page load time on desktop is 1.28 seconds for 4G connections
Safari's Speedometer 3.0 benchmark score is roughly 10% higher on M-series chips than previous models
Firefox's memory usage per tab is approximately 10% lower than Chrome when 20+ tabs are open
Google Chrome issued 12 monthly security updates in 2023 to address zero-day vulnerabilities
85% of phishing sites are detected and blocked by Google Safe Browsing within 24 hours
Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks over 10 billion trackers daily
Google Chrome is used by 78% of developers according to the 2023 Stack Overflow survey
Firefox is the preferred browser for 24% of professional software developers
61% of web traffic in 2023 originated from mobile devices rather than desktops

Chrome leads browser usage, while Flexbox, Grid, and fast images power increasingly secure, data saving web experiences.

Features and Web Tech

1Chrome Web Store has over 180,000 active extensions available for download

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298% of browsers currently in use support the CSS Flexbox layout engine

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3CSS Grid support has reached 97.5% across all active global browsers

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4Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have seen a 170% increase in browser installations since 2021

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588% of browsers now support "WebP" image format, reducing data usage over JPEG

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6The "AVIF" image format is supported by 82% of browsers as of 2024

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765% of browsers support the "Web Share API" for native mobile sharing

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8Dark Mode CSS media queries are supported by 96% of the browsers in use today

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991% of browsers support "WebAssembly", enabling complex applications like Photoshop in-browser

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1074% of users utilize "Tab Groups" in Chrome to organize their browsing sessions

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11"Reading Mode" or "Reader View" is used by 12% of users on long-form articles

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12Native PDF viewing is the most used non-HTML feature in desktop browsers, used by 85% of users

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1340% of browser users have "Sync" enabled to share bookmarks across devices

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14Voice search within browsers is used by 25% of mobile users daily

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1530% of browser sessions involve the use of the "Find on Page" (Ctrl+F) feature

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1615% of users customize their browser with a 3rd party theme or background image

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17Browsers process over 200 billion CSS rule evaluations per average user per day

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1850% of users utilize "Autofill" for addresses and credit card information

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19Support for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is nearly universal at 99.8% of browsers

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20WebGL 2.0 is supported by 93% of browsers, enabling advanced 3D graphics in-browser

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21The "Picture-in-Picture" API is supported by 92% of desktop browsers for video

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22"Service Workers" which enable offline functionality are supported by 97% of browsers

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23Chrome's "Side Panel" feature is used by 20% of active users for bookmarks and search

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245% of web traffic now utilizes "WebSockets" for real-time data communication

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25The average user has 14 extensions installed but only uses 4 regularly

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2610% of users utilize "Vertical Tabs" in browsers like Microsoft Edge

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27Browser-based notifications are blocked by 88% of users immediately upon prompt

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2845% of developers use the "Console" tab in DevTools more than any other feature

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29Support for the "Dialog" HTML element has reached 95% of the browser market

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3060% of users prefer the "Search" bar over typing a full URL in the address bar

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Features and Web Tech Interpretation

Browsers have evolved into astoundingly capable platforms where nearly everyone can access cutting-edge tools, yet most of us still just use them to angrily reopen closed tabs and argue online.

Performance and Speed

1Average Chrome page load time on desktop is 1.28 seconds for 4G connections

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2Safari's Speedometer 3.0 benchmark score is roughly 10% higher on M-series chips than previous models

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3Firefox's memory usage per tab is approximately 10% lower than Chrome when 20+ tabs are open

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4Microsoft Edge's "Efficiency Mode" can extend battery life by up to 20 minutes on laptops

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5First Contentful Paint (FCP) average across the web is 1.8 seconds on mobile

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6Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) for the top 1 million sites is 2.4 seconds on average

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7Browser-side caching reduces repeat visit load times by an average of 50%

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840% of users abandon a website if it takes more than 3 seconds to load in the browser

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9JavaScript execution time has decreased by 15% in Chrome over the last two years due to V8 updates

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10Using HTTP/3 improves browser load times by 10% over high-latency networks

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11The average web page size transferred to a browser is now 2.4 MB for desktop

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12Images account for 45% of total browser data transfer during a typical session

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13Browsers block an average of 15% of scripts categorized as "blocking" to improve performance

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14Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is "good" (below 0.1) for 75% of Chrome sessions

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15Interaction to Next Paint (INP) is sub-200ms for 68% of mobile browsing sessions

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16Modern browsers spend 30% of their CPU time parsing and executing JavaScript

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17Enabling hardware acceleration in browsers can reduce CPU load by 40% during video playback

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18DNS lookup time for browsers averages between 20ms and 120ms

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19Compression via Brotli is 20% more efficient than Gzip for browser data transfer

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20Chrome's "Memory Saver" mode frees up to 30% more memory for active tabs

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2193% of all browser-based traffic is now delivered over HTTPS

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22Lazy loading images can reduce initial browser rendering time by up to 1 second

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23The average mobile browser user encounters 5-7 redirects per session, impacting speed

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24Desktop browsers process CSS 20% faster than mobile browsers due to hardware differences

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25Browser extensions can increase startup time by 100ms for every 3 extensions installed

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26WebAssembly allows browsers to run code at 80% of native execution speed

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2750% of the world's websites use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to speed up browser delivery

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28GPU process crashes occur in 0.5% of browser sessions on Windows 10/11

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29Prefetching resources improves subsequent page load speed by an average of 300ms

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30The average browser tab uses 50MB to 150MB of RAM depending on content complexity

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Performance and Speed Interpretation

The browser has become a high-stakes racetrack where every millisecond of load time, byte of memory, and percent of battery life is fiercely contested, yet the average user's patience remains the unforgiving finish line that 40% of sites still crash into after just three seconds.

Security and Privacy

1Google Chrome issued 12 monthly security updates in 2023 to address zero-day vulnerabilities

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285% of phishing sites are detected and blocked by Google Safe Browsing within 24 hours

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3Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks over 10 billion trackers daily

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442.7% of internet users worldwide use ad-blocking software in their browsers

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5Brave browser blocks an average of 2,500 trackers and ads per user per month

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676% of websites contain at least one third-party tracker that browsers must manage

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71 in 10 browser extensions were flagged as potential malware or risk in 2023 audits

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8Safari's Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) limits third-party cookies to a 24-hour lifespan

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9Microsoft Edge's SmartScreen blocks 5 million attempted phishing attacks every day

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1065% of users express concern about their browsing history being sold to advertisers

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11There were 3,200 unique CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) reported for browsers in 2023

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12DuckDuckGo's "Global Privacy Control" signal is respected by over 40 million websites

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1330% of browser users clear their cookies at least once per month

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14Chrome's "Privacy Sandbox" aims to replace third-party cookies for 100% of users by late 2024

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1518% of people use a password manager integrated directly into their browser

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16"HTTPS-Only" mode is enabled by default for 45% of security-conscious browser users

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171 in 5 users have experienced a browser-based account takeover in the last 2 years

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1892% of users trust their browser developer to handle their data securely

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19Biometric authentication (FaceID/Fingerprint) for browser passwords increased by 25% in 2023

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20User-agent strings are used by 98% of websites for browser fingerprinting

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21Only 5% of web users utilize the Tor browser for advanced anonymity

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22Browser-based crypto-jacking has declined by 60% since its peak in 2018

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2355% of users check the "padlock" icon in the browser address bar before entering a password

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2412% of browser extensions ask for permission to "read and change all your data on the websites you visit"

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2570% of mobile browser users have location services enabled for their browser app

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26Fingerprinting protection is the #1 requested feature for new browser users

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27Multi-factor authentication is triggered in 15% of browser sessions involving financial sites

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28DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is now used by 35% of Firefox users worldwide

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29Browsers block 99% of pop-ups by default in modern configurations

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3022% of users use a dedicated "Privacy Browser" on their smartphone

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Security and Privacy Interpretation

Browsers have become a digital trench coat and body armor rolled into one, fighting a constant, three-front war against trackers, phishing scams, and software flaws just to let you check your email in peace.

User Demographics

1Google Chrome is used by 78% of developers according to the 2023 Stack Overflow survey

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2Firefox is the preferred browser for 24% of professional software developers

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361% of web traffic in 2023 originated from mobile devices rather than desktops

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4Users aged 18-24 are 15% more likely to use Safari than users aged 55+

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5Brave browser users are 3x more likely to be involved in cryptocurrency trading

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6Microsoft Edge usage is 12% higher in corporate environments compared to home environments

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743% of Chrome users utilize at least one browser extension

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8Women are 5% more likely to use mobile browsers for shopping than men

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9Linux users prefer Firefox at a rate of 58% compared to the general population

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10High-income households are 20% more likely to use Safari due to Apple hardware ownership

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1170% of web users admit to having more than 5 tabs open simultaneously on average

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12Gen Z users spend an average of 4 hours per day browsing on mobile devices

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1332% of users utilize "Incognito" or "Private" mode at least once a week

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14Chrome users on Android spend 20% more time in-browser than Chrome users on iOS

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1515% of internet users globally use a VPN in conjunction with their browser

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16Gamers are 40% more likely to use Opera GX than the general population

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1725% of users check their browser for updates manually rather than relying on auto-update

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18Only 12% of users change their default search engine within their browser settings

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19Students utilize educational extensions 3x more during the months of September through May

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2055% of users utilize "Dark Mode" as their primary browser theme

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21Rural users are 10% more likely to have outdated browser versions due to bandwidth constraints

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22Desktop users stay on a single webpage 40% longer than mobile browser users

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238% of browser users utilize screen readers or other assistive technologies

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24Ad-blocker usage is highest among users aged 16-24 at approximately 48%

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25Users in Japan occupy the highest percentage of Safari desktop users in Asia at 16%

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2660% of professional designers use Chrome, while 30% use Safari for testing

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27Users with technical backgrounds are 5x more likely to use the "Inspect Element" tool

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2822% of users sync their browser data across 3 or more devices

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29Frequent travelers are 30% more likely to use mobile browser translation features

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30Average time spent per visit on a website via a browser is 54 seconds

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User Demographics Interpretation

While developers may dominate the digital landscape from their Chrome fortresses, the average human's online kingdom is ruled by fleeting, 54-second mobile visits and a chaotic parliament of five perpetually open tabs, proving our collective browsing behavior is less about the tool and more about our distractible, privacy-curious, and convenience-driven nature.

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Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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GS
gs.statcounter.com
gs.statcounter.com
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BRAVE
brave.com
brave.com
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VIVALDI
vivaldi.com
vivaldi.com
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DUCKDUCKGO
duckduckgo.com
duckduckgo.com
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STATCOUNTER
statcounter.com
statcounter.com
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METRICS
metrics.torproject.org
metrics.torproject.org
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SURVEY
survey.stackoverflow.co
survey.stackoverflow.co
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SIMILARWEB
similarweb.com
similarweb.com
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NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
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FORRESTER
forrester.com
forrester.com
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CHROME
chrome.google.com
chrome.google.com
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PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
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COMSCORE
comscore.com
comscore.com
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WEB
web.dev
web.dev
Reference 15
DATA
data.ai
data.ai
Reference 16
GWI
gwi.com
gwi.com
Reference 17
PRESS
press.opera.com
press.opera.com
Reference 18
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 19
SEARCHENGINELAND
searchengineland.com
searchengineland.com
Reference 20
ANDROIDAUTHORITY
androidauthority.com
androidauthority.com
Reference 21
CONTENTSQUARE
contentsquare.com
contentsquare.com
Reference 22
WEBAIM
webaim.org
webaim.org
Reference 23
UXTIGER
uxtiger.com
uxtiger.com
Reference 24
GOOGLE
google.com
google.com
Reference 25
ADS
ads.google.com
ads.google.com

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HTTPARCHIVE
httparchive.org
httparchive.org
Reference 27
BROWSERBENCH
browserbench.org
browserbench.org
Reference 28
MOZILLA
mozilla.org
mozilla.org
Reference 29
BLOGS
blogs.windows.com
blogs.windows.com
Reference 30
SECTION
section.io
section.io
Reference 31
V8
v8.dev
v8.dev
Reference 32
BLOG
blog.cloudflare.com
blog.cloudflare.com
Reference 33
DEVELOPER
developer.chrome.com
developer.chrome.com
Reference 34
SUPPORT
support.google.com
support.google.com
Reference 35
CLOUDFLARE
cloudflare.com
cloudflare.com
Reference 36
BLOG
blog.google
blog.google
Reference 37
TRANSPARENCYREPORT
transparencyreport.google.com
transparencyreport.google.com
Reference 38
DEBUGBEAR
debugbear.com
debugbear.com
Reference 39
WEBASSEMBLY
webassembly.org
webassembly.org
Reference 40
W3TECHS
w3techs.com
w3techs.com
Reference 41
CHROMIUM
chromium.googlesource.com
chromium.googlesource.com
Reference 42
TOMSHARDWARE
tomshardware.com
tomshardware.com
Reference 43
CHROMERELEASES
chromereleases.googleblog.com
chromereleases.googleblog.com
Reference 44
BLOG
blog.mozilla.org
blog.mozilla.org
Reference 45
BACKLINKO
backlinko.com
backlinko.com
Reference 46
WHOTRACKS
whotracks.me
whotracks.me
Reference 47
BLEEPINGCOMPUTER
bleepingcomputer.com
bleepingcomputer.com
Reference 48
WEBKIT
webkit.org
webkit.org
Reference 49
MICROSOFT
microsoft.com
microsoft.com
Reference 50
CVE
cve.mitre.org
cve.mitre.org
Reference 51
GLOBALPRIVACYCONTROL
globalprivacycontrol.org
globalprivacycontrol.org
Reference 52
PRIVACYSANDBOX
privacysandbox.com
privacysandbox.com
Reference 53
SECURITY
security.org
security.org
Reference 54
NORTON
norton.com
norton.com
Reference 55
EDELMAN
edelman.com
edelman.com
Reference 56
FIDOALLIANCE
fidoalliance.org
fidoalliance.org
Reference 57
AMIUNIQUE
amiunique.org
amiunique.org
Reference 58
SONICWALL
sonicwall.com
sonicwall.com
Reference 59
DIGICERT
digicert.com
digicert.com
Reference 60
EXTENSIONMONITOR
extensionmonitor.com
extensionmonitor.com
Reference 61
JPMORGAN
jpmorgan.com
jpmorgan.com
Reference 62
W3
w3.org
w3.org
Reference 63
CANIUSE
caniuse.com
caniuse.com
Reference 64
ADOBE
adobe.com
adobe.com
Reference 65
INSTAPAGE
instapage.com
instapage.com
Reference 66
FILEINFO
fileinfo.com
fileinfo.com
Reference 67
BENNISH
bennish.net
bennish.net
Reference 68
SEARCHENGINEWATCH
searchenginewatch.com
searchenginewatch.com