Most Popular Desktop Browsers 1993 - 2022 

The only thing IE is good for, is downloading another browser.

I have been using Firefox since 2004 and I'm genuinely shocked that there was no point in time where it was popular

Edge is currently really good. Though basically chrome without memory management issue

2002 - 2004 The great era of classic RuneScape playing on Internet Explorer ~Veteran RuneScape, 20 years this year

I started using Opera when I was playing Tribal Wars 15-20 years ago. The game needed several quickly launched attacks to conquer another village. A keyboard shortcut to changes tabs allowed launching four (maybe five, just in case, you know) attacks in less than a second. I don't play Tribal Wars anymore, but I still use Opera.

17 years Firefox is my default browser.. I have used Chrome a lot, but only as second browser

Honestly amazed at the low popularity of Opera. I've used Opera GX for 2 months (switched from Chrome) and it is amazing. And the fact that a few clicks imported everything from Chrome was a huge bonus.

I'm surprised Firefox wasn't more popular. As a programmer doing web dev around 2010 we used to design for Firefox first and then test for bugs in other browsers. Over the years that eventually changed over to Chrome. I bet the ranking vary considerably by country.

It's sad that Opera never really became popular, it's a very good, solid browser nowadays.

Firefox rose from Netscape (like a phoenix) because the latter was bought by AOL which changed the licensing. Firefox remained the 'open source netscape'

I like how you added background information and not only showed the moving charts.

I knew Opera had never been very popular but so sad that it never got anywhere above 2.5%. It has introduced many nice features and still has many nice things. It also was the only browser for year to be 100% compatible with many internet standards. I thought I would always be 100% faithful to Opera but I do like Edge chromium and I use it a little.

I am in team VIVALDI since 2016. It has so many good features and customizations and I try to support the underdogs and there is nothing I am missing here. Before that, it has been Firefox and Opera.

I'm using Brave Browser in 2022 and I'm just waiting for everyone to follow once they realize how amazing the built-in ad-blocking technology is

I recently switched to Opera GX a few months back, I never knew it had been around for so long thought it was something new but it’s the best browser I’ve ever used highly recommended it over chrome

I've been a Firefox user and fan for many years. Some current reasons I prefer it over Chrome (there are probably others that don't come to mind): 　● Container tabs, which are awesome! I can keep login cookies separate between different accounts (personal and multiple organizations for whom I do admin) and even be logged into the same site as multiple identities simultaneously. 　● Smooth scroll actually works - Chrome is noticeably jerkier when I use my scroll wheel, which I do a lot. 　● The option to have links opened in new tabs automatically come to the top, rather than requiring me to click on the new tab to see what I just asked for 　● Separate search bar with options to add multiple search engines available by a single click. And it's not just search engines - for example, my extra options include Wikipedia, Google Maps, Google Images, RU-vid, IMDB, StackOverflow, and Amazon. 　● Truly non-profit - no corporate profit interests involved. There was a period a few years ago when FF was slow, but they seem to have fixed it - I haven't had any problems for a long time. The only problem I sometimes have is in dev tools, when styles sometimes fail to load.

Firefox has always been hands down my Browser of choice. Google Chrome has far too many privacy concerns being associated with Google.

I remember the day I heard about Firefox, a little while after it was launched. It immediately became my browser of choice, which it still is.

Thank you for giving good information.

Started out with Netscape back in 2000, eventually switched over to Firefox, still using that today.

"Google" and "protecting user privacy" does not go together as milk and cereal.

Surprised at how long it took for edge to overtake IE

Chrome and Firefox were my main browsers back in the days 4 months ago I switched to Opera Gx and it continues to surprise me by it’s endless capabilities and the whole gamer theme they got goin on it made things much easier for me and I really like the browser customization.

I personally love Opera. It's so comfortable to have that sidebar on the left for telegram and whatsapp, i appreciate the fact that it has its own adblocker that automatically blocks any pop ups (or at least the majority) and i also love that functionality called "picture in picture" that is always activated, from youtube to netflix (so this means I can watch my favorite comfort-movie/serie/youtubers while i play minecraft or I'm drawing on another program or website).

Please don't ever change the music I love it a lot! 2-9-2022

I wonder why Brave Browser isn't mentioned, It does everything you want it to do ie. block tracking and blocks pesky adverts. In my humble opinion it is by far the best browser out there.

>open Internet Explorer >type "Boobs" >press enter Some were born early enough to explore the Earth, but *I* was born just in time to explore the internet...

Good stuff. I'm interested in knowing what tools were used to make these animations.

Ah yes..1994 Netscape Navigator. Those were the days...Before the Dark Times, Before the Empire..

Enjoyable to watch! I remember in 1995 my first love was Netscape. Netscape was everything in the 90s, then internet explorer + AOL were my faves in 1999-2003ish. By 2005 I was into Firefox, and then Chrome became my favorite around 2010 because of it’s sleek appearance and cool features. Now, I use Brave, Chrome, Firefox switching between regular and private windows as I need for different sessions.

Surprised that Opera has never featured in any higher rankings. Having followed an IT technical career for over 30 years, I've literally used all the browsers since the early 9600kbps dial-up internet days back in the early 90's. Opera still remains my favourite on Windoze as well as Android.

I like Opera, it’s been my go-to for years now.

Brave Browser is a runner up for now, its features become increasingly relevant in todays time. The majority of people just use whatever is the default browser on their hardware (and with android phones flooding the market, the number of chrome goes up, just like the numbers of Internet Explorer go down as people switched from desktop PC windows to use more tablets and mobile phones instead).

I love these videos...even if I barely knew there was such a thing as other internet browsers besides Chrome!

We used to want something perfectly compatible with Windows. Something we thought we could trust to be constantly safe and constantly updated. Then it started bogging down and getting slow. The market shifted. Now we wanted something perfectly compatible with Google. Something fast. Over the decades we didn’t know what we wanted because the Internet itself didn’t even know what it was yet.

Opera GX is so underrated, it has everything Chrome has and many many many many more options. It's a great browser which deserves alot more love.

I only use Opera GX and like its many additions.

I honestly never remember using IE as my primary Browser, but I must have in the early 2000s because I definitely wasn't using Netscape in 2001 or 2002. As soon as Firefox hit I was on that, and as soon as Chrome came out and had good buzz I jumped to that.

May I know what the background music is ? Thanks a lot guys.

I’m surprised Brave wasn’t included. Highly underrated one. It blocks ads and loads everything faster than most Browsers I have experienced.

Seeing Netscape die was emotional

0:00 - Kingdom of Mosaic is founded 0:21 - Holy Browser Empire and Netscape Republic secede from Kingdom of Mosaic 0:22 - Mosaic-Netscape War, Netscape Republic wins the war and gets the #1 0:34 - Duchy of Opera is created 0:42 - Internet Explorer Republic is created 0:50 - IE-Mosaic War, Internet Explorer wins 0:58 - As Internet Explorer reaches 20%, President of Netscape Republic declares war against IE, starting First Browser War 1:07 - Netscape Republic uses freeware tactic against Internet Explorer (that Internet Explorer was using too) 1:15 - Internet Explorer Republic gets in trouble for abusing freeware tactic 1:19 - Internet Explorer gets the #1 after 2 years of war 1:27 - Weakened Netscape Republic gets colonized by America Online (empire from another continent) 1:40 - Internet Explorer Republic gets full intependence from Microsoft Empire (that it was a puppet of) 1:51 - First Browser War ends with Internet Explorer victory 1:56 - Internet Explorer Republic reaches 90% 2:00 - Internet Explorer Republic advances slow down. Kingdom of Phoenix is created that will later be renamed to Kingdom of Firefox 2:22 - War between Internet Explorer Republic and Kingdom of Firefox & Holy Browser Empire starts 2:30 - Internet Explorer Republic starts losing influence 2:40 - Duchy of Opera decides to implement freeware tactic in attempt to become strong 2:45 - The short downfall of Kingdom of Firefox 2:49 - Internet Explorer Republic becomes puppet of Microsoft Empire again 2:54 - Kingdom of Firefox reaches 10% 3:01 - Netscape Republic is destroyed 3:09 - Another advance of Firefox 3:12 - Duchy of Chrome is founded, soon after it becomes Kingdom of Chrome 3:18 - Firefox's massive counter-attack starts dying out 3:25 - Kingdom of Firefox reaches 20%, State of Safari joins war against Internet Explorer 3:29 - Kingdom of Chrome joins war against Internet Explorer. 3:33 - Kingdom of Chrome starts becoming powerful, its advance continue even after advance of Safari and Firefox stop 3:38 - Kingdom of Firefox tries to make so called Personas counter attack but instead starts losing 3:41 - Anti-IE coalition signs a treaty with IE to stop fighting and instead fight chrome 3:43 - War starts between Anti-Chrome Coalition (Safari, Firefox and IE) and Chrome (aka. Second Browser War) 3:48 - Safari Army is destroyed and its forced to sign peace 3:49 - Kingdom of Chrome attacks Kingdom of Firefox 4:02 - Kingdom of Chrome destroys Kingdom of Firefox army and starts a massive invasion of Internet Explorer Republic 4:09 - Kingdom of Chrome takes #1 that Internet Explorer held for 14 years 4:32 - Second IE-Firefox War 4:42 - Rise of Holy Browser Empire 4:46 - Firefox wins the Second IE-Firefox War 4:50 - Edge Province secedes from Internet Explorer Republic as Edgian Commune 5:05 - War between Holy Browser Empire and Edge 5:14 - The Rise of Duchy of Opera, it turns into Kingdom of Opera 5:16 - Kingdom of Opera fails 5:24 - Holy Browser Empire overtakes Edgian Commune for a short time but then loses % 5:29 - War starts between Edgian Commune and Internet Explorer Republic 5:34 - Microsoft Empire tries to make Edgian Commune destroy Internet Explorer Republic 5:35 - Edgian Commune wins the war and keeps intependence. Internet Explorer Republic enters dark ages. 5:42 - Edgian Commune overatakes Safari and almost overtakes Firefox 5:43 - Safari regains #3 5:50 - Chrome starts trying to get rid of Cookie Organization

Mad respect to the dude running Netscape as main browser in 2012

I really love this video!! I was waiting for this❤ I have watched over 20 times the previous version!!👍🏻 Thanks for nice video!⭐

Excellent and brilliant visual comparison.👍

Making the edge logo look similar to the explorer logo was a marketing blunder by Microsoft. They eventually changed the logo but the damage had been done

nice to see the evolution

Favorite is still Firefox. Every time I've ever tried to use Chrome I've always had problems with one thing or another, never with Firefox.

I have used Opera for the last 10 years, its the best browser out there. The inbuilt ad blocker and VPN work great.

I'm surprised Opera has that little amount of users, its such a great browser once you get used to it

Good video Question: where did you obtain the data??

I use Opera since a heck of a long time now (I think since 2005 or 2006 - maybe longer, I really don't remember exactly how long ago I get to know Opera) and I'm stille very happy with it. It offers a lot of good features meeting my demands.

Hello what's the song name from the beginning till the end?

i started with netscape, and stayed with them till the end, and was one of the first firefox users, which i am still using today.

No mention of Chrome’s early adoption of the ad-block feature, which certainly was the catalyst for me to start using it as my everyday browser.

I have used multiple browsers for years now, IE, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Edge. It depends what I will be using the browser for, but generally I have a favourite go to browser which until recently was Chrome, however I discovered a bit by accident that Edge had introduced vertical tabs and groups so now that's my current favourite. I'm sure one of the others will come up with another innovation in the future that will tip the scale back in their favour.

I felt stupid hearing about Opera only 4 years ago, since it's been around for so long. I've been using it since 2018 and I've absolutely loved it. Tried other browsers but nothing compares. Everything about it is perfect, in my eyes. Beautiful GUI and UX.

Microsoft should have kept the original Edge and keep making it better, damn it.

I'm shocked that the Brave Browser wasn't mentioned. Yeah Chrome is the new IE after Windows 10 came out. I used to use Firefox for years but after awhile it just became so buggy I'd rather use Chrome then Brave came out and changed everything for me circa 2019 and you get to earn crypto with it just to view ads!!! Total game changer.

Love Opera GX, it's a game changer for me. Built-in VPN support as well as an ad blocker. All your favorite apps easily accessible, customizing look and feel, dark mode, the list goes on.

Faster loading, tabs, speed dial and VPN made me use Opera for over 20 years without feeling the need to change.

I've used Opera for many years now. Sad to see it with such a low popularity. Amazing solid browser

Opera isn’t dying, it’s actually pretty popular just kinda underrated

Been using a lot of browsers over the years. These days however i mostly use Brave, not only does it have a lot of good features, but also gives you direct access to a tor browser should you need it. I also use chrome and opera.

Opera has very good and user-friendly look. It never got the popularity it deserved.

Summary:Everyone had his moment,but in the end they all ended up at the bottom

I used Google Chrome for a long time and now recently just ditched it for Opera GX due to its gamer friendly nature. I wouldn't say it totally replaces Chrome but it comes real close imo. Definitely underrated. Also, with the Chrome Extension Add-On, most popular extensions can be used on Opera GX. The browser has its flaws, but as a gamer, I can forgive it since the pros outweigh them.

I switched to Firefox earlier this year because my Chrome was crashing and I had no idea why. Since I’ve been using it, I think it’s a great browser.

My favorite browser is vivaldi. Mostly due to the possibility of extensive browser settings and some useful functions

Would have liked to see Chrome vs. Chromium based browsers. Some people use the open source alternative via Brave or other Chromium based browsers. Stuff like Tor would also have been interesting.

I went from Chrome to Opera and I'm really satisfied with the transition.

I started using Opera back in 1998 or 1999 and it was so great since then. They had features like tabbed browsing for several pages at the same time, integrated email client, etc. No other browser had those things not even IE until the launch of Firefox and they bacame more popular than Opera even being the newest in market. I wonder why they never have increase their usage share... Chrome is also recently new and they are the new master but they have the support of Google of course.

I had no idea that Edge had been around that long. I haven't used Microsoft developed browser since Firefox came out. Been on Chrome since 2010ish and now I've switched to Brave for their privacy features.

I had Opera. Crazy that it had such low numbers

Didn't realise Opera came out so early. I've always used it.

Anyone else find it funny that AOL bought Netscape at half its previous market share and falling?

It seems to me that FireFox is at a serious disadvantage because as we all know IE and Edge come standard with Windows so a lot of people who just don't understand computers just stick with it. Chrome on the other hand is backed by Google and many corporations use it or Edge as their default browser. This can also lead to many people installing these same browsers on their personal computers at home. A lot of people talk about memory, security or speed when talking about browsers but most people really just use what's comfortable for them.

Rest in Peace to Internet Explorer. I still remember, I checked my high school result on Internet Explorer . Because that was the only browser supported by Govt. websites, at that time. Good bye, buddy

My favourite was Internet Explorer 11 i have it still on my Old PC

I cant belive how Vivaldi isnt even part of this. Feels like so many have switched already

Opera still underrated

It's crazy to me that more people use Internet Explorer then Opera. Personally been using Opera for many years now, couldn't be happier with another browser.

I like it. Success for you

Wow, I just realised how much of an early adopter I was. I started using IE when Netscape was the thing. Then switched to Firebird (and later Firefox) when IE was the thing. Then switched to Chrome when IE + Firefox were the things. Now I'm old and senile so can't be bothered to try any other browsers. Also kudos to Opera. It's the Tardigrades of browsers.

I started on Netscape, then switched to Safari, then to Firefox. The last 10 years on it (and on others if needed).

Been opera user since 2008s or so. love it

I like how Opera just keeps going but never gets anywhere.

I'm really into OperaGX's GX Control which allows me to hard limit resource use from the browser. Pretty handy feature.

Personally, I don't see why people use Chrome so much. In my opinion, Edge is better. It uses less of your RAM and has better privacy. Some people make fun of Edge and say, "the only thing you use Edge for, is download Firefox or Chrome with it." I respect your own opinion, as long as you respect mine! (Sorry, if I come off as rude.) Edit: okay a lot more people use edge than I thought

Ironically this video was released only a several months before Internet Explorer (a former ruler that dominated internet browsers for many years) is officially announced as discontinued [aka 'dead' - June 2002].

I remeber Netscape but had no idea it had already mostly fell out of use by the time I was old enough to use the internet

I used several browsers. I started with IE on Win XP and kept with it until I got my first own PC. I then used mostly Chrome but also tried Edge, Firefox and Opera but always had some problem with usability on curtained applications/general workflow. I then started to personalize my Chrome Browser and have been using it ever since.

Very interesting, thanks for the vid! I use safari a lot bc I have a Mac and my space is limited bc I have several other necessary applications downloaded for school that take up a lot of space. But my preference is google chrome. The only thing I don't like is the privacy issues.

No mention of Brave? No link to the music in the video?

Back in the mid 90’s when I first got online we used to use IE just to download Netscape.

I tried many browser, including uc, firefox, brave etc and now im with Vivaldi. The ads that brave cannot block is blocked by Vivaldi, but i see no one mention this browser... Vivaldi is definitely deserves a try

Forever a firefox user. Installed it on every pc I owned in the last 17 years or so :). Also sometimes uses Opera, one website just won't work with Firefox...

IE came pre-installed on most computers so worldwide it held the record for a long time but in the U.S. Canada it slipped a bit quicker.

The battery saver mode on Opera is only available when running on battery ... it uses a lot of power when I'm plugged in.

I find it so weird that so many browsers made people pay until they were less then 5% and tried to get the public back by making it free, but the damage was done.