Global Web Browsers of 2026
StatCounter live stats: Chrome dominates at 65%–68% all-device share; Safari holds 16%–18%; Edge reaches 5.4% overall and 13.7% on desktop; Firefox holds 2.6%–3.3%.
Main table: 2026 global all-platform browser market share
Compiled 2026-08-14. Ranked by StatCounter GlobalStats live all-platform pageview-weighted market share. Search engines: search engines; smartphones: smartphones; cloud providers: cloud providers.
| # | Browser | 2026 Live Share | Engine | Parent / Ecosystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Chrome | 65.1%–68.2% | Blink (Chromium) | Google (Alphabet) |
| 2 | Apple Safari | 16.5%–18.4% | WebKit | Apple (iOS / macOS default) |
| 3 | Microsoft Edge | 5.37%–5.4% | Blink (Chromium) | Microsoft (Windows 11 integrated) |
| 4 | Mozilla Firefox | 2.6%–3.34% | Gecko | Mozilla Foundation (Independent engine) |
| 5 | Samsung Internet | 2.06%–2.3% | Blink (Chromium) | Samsung (Galaxy mobile focus) |
| 6 | Opera | 1.88%–2.1% | Blink (Chromium) | Opera Ltd (Kunlun Tech) |
| 7 | UC Browser | 1.1% | Blink / U4 | Alibaba Group |
| 8 | Brave | 0.7% | Blink (Chromium) | Brave Software (Privacy & Shields) |
| 9 | Yandex Browser | 0.6% | Blink (Chromium) | Yandex (Russia/CIS leader) |
| — | Others (Arc / Vivaldi / 360) | ~1.7% | Mixed | Niche innovators & local browsers |
Chrome maintains a command over 65% of worldwide browsing; Safari holds second via Apple hardware; Edge sits third driven by Windows enterprise growth.
Main table: desktop vs mobile distribution (StatCounter)
| Platform | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop | Chrome (~65.0%) | Edge (~13.7%) | Safari (~9.0%) | Firefox (~6.2%) |
| Mobile | Chrome (~66.2%) | Safari (~23.8%) | Samsung Internet (~4.5%) | UC Browser (~1.8%) |
| Tablet | Safari (~49.5%) | Chrome (~44.0%) | Android Browser (~2.8%) | Edge (~1.5%) |
On desktop, Edge solidifies second place at 13.7% with Copilot integration; mobile remains a duel between Chrome and iOS Safari.
Side table: rendering engines & AI browser developments
| Cut | Figure | Scope / note |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium/Blink engine share | >78% of web traffic | Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi |
| WebKit engine share | ~18% of web traffic | Safari across Apple ecosystem |
| Gecko engine share | ~2.6%–3.3% | Firefox (last independent non-Chromium tier 1 engine) |
| AI native browsers | Arc, Perplexity, SigmaOS | Rethinking sidebar spaces and integrated AI summaries |
| Enterprise IT testing rank | Edge overtakes Firefox | Cross-platform compatibility and Intune/GPO deployment |
How we ranked
Main table one uses StatCounter GlobalStats 2026 pageview-weighted market shares across all platforms. Main table two breaks down desktop, mobile, and tablet splits. Board defaults to S–D.
| Source | When | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| StatCounter · Browser Market Share | 2026-07/08 | Chrome 68.22% / Safari 16.47% / Edge 5.37% / Firefox 3.34% |
| Digital Applied · Complete Statistics | 2026 | Q1 2026 all-device vs desktop 13.7% split |
| Statista · Desktop Browser Share | 2026-06 | Long-term desktop trends and market dynamics |
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