What Browser Are People Using?
StatCounter releases regular statistics on which Internet Browser users are using to access the Internet and once again Google Chrome is the most popular browser. As web developers; this is very important to us - as browser preference can play a major role in how we develop a website. Unfortunately, not all browsers interpret websites in the same way. So to ensure the best outcome, we need to test our websites against the browsers your users' are using.
Here is a summary of the Desktop & Tablet browser statistics from September to October 2016:
| Browser | September | October | change | relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 58.89% | 59.39% | +0.50% | +0.80% |
| Firefox | 13.66% | 13.28% | -0.38% | -2.80% |
| IE11 | 7.68% | 6.95% | -0.73% | -9.50% |
| oldIE | 2.13% | 1.94% | -0.19% | -8.90% |
| Edge | 2.78% | 2.82% | +0.04% | +1.40% |
| Safari | 4.30% | 4.79% | +0.49% | +11.40% |
| iPad Safari | 5.30% | 5.42% | +0.12% | +2.30% |
| Opera | 1.72% | 1.91% | +0.19% | +11.00% |
| Others | 3.54% | 3.50% | -0.04% | -1.10% |
... and for mobile ...
| Mobile Browser | September | October | change | relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 39.09% | 40.64% | +1.55% | +4.00% |
| UC Browser | 17.04% | 17.90% | +0.86% | +5.00% |
| iPhone | 17.90% | 16.69% | -1.21% | -6.80% |
| Opera Mini/Mobile | 9.77% | 8.64% | -1.13% | -11.60% |
| Samsung Internet | 6.86% | 6.52% | -0.34% | -5.00% |
| Android | 6.33% | 5.83% | -0.50% | -7.90% |
| IEMobile | 1.26% | 1.13% | -0.13% | -10.30% |
| Others | 1.75% | 2.65% | +0.90% | +51.40% |
What's interesting to note here is that Google Chrome is both dominant in the desktop, tablet and mobile arenas - the clear leader in the market (as per StatCounter's results).
As a website owner, you should be aware of how your user's are accessing your website. Take note of what browser they are using and what device they are using to access your site - and ensure that your website works correctly on these browsers!
DCODE GROUP can test your website against a number of browsers/devices to ensure that it is workng correctly for your users - on whichever device they choose. If you would like an audit of your website, contact us to today to find out more.
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