Every month, StatCounter publishes updated global statistics on web browser market share, based on billions of page views. These numbers make it possible to track how user habits evolve, whether on desktop or mobile.
Chrome has been leading the way for years, but other browsers like Safari, Edge, Firefox, and Opera continue to fight for their share. Some gain ground, others lose it, while a handful of newcomers try to carve out a place for themselves.
In this article, we provide the latest ranking, updated regularly with fresh StatCounter data. You’ll find the most popular browsers across both desktop and mobile, along with a clear breakdown of current trends.
Web Browser Market Share – September 2025
Each month brings small shifts in market share, even if the overall ranking remains fairly stable. Below are the latest numbers for September 2025, compared with August 2025 to highlight gains and losses.
Most Popular Desktop Browsers (September 2025)
Web browser market share on desktop, according to StatCounter
| Rank | Browser | Share (Sep 2025) | Share (Aug 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrome | 73.81% | 70.25% | +3.56 pts |
| 2 | Edge | 10.37% | 11.73% | -1.36 pts |
| 3 | Safari | 5.69% | 6.34% | -0.65 pts |
| 4 | Firefox | 4.45% | 4.93% | -0.48 pts |
| 5 | Opera | 2.11% | 2.06% | +0.05 pts |
| 6 | Brave | 1.32% | 1.47% | -0.15 pts |
📱 Most Popular Mobile Browsers (September 2025)
Web browser market share on mobile, according to StatCounter
| Rank | Browser | Share (Sep 2025) | Share (Aug 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrome | 71.01% | 69.17% | +1.84 pts |
| 2 | Safari | 19.52% | 20.30% | -0.78 pts |
| 3 | Samsung Internet | 3.29% | 3.33% | -0.04 pts |
| 4 | Opera | 1.47% | 1.73% | -0.26 pts |
| 5 | UC Browser | 1.04% | 1.35% | -0.31 pts |
| 6 | Firefox | 0.53% | 0.54% | -0.01 pts |
| 7 | Edge | 0.48% | 0.59% | -0.11 pts |
Chrome’s Unstoppable Dominance
Unsurprisingly, Google Chrome continues to dominate the browser market across both desktop and mobile. It now holds more than 73% market share on desktop and over 70% on mobile. This overwhelming lead is largely due to:
- Its default presence on Android devices
- Its reputation for speed and reliability
- The inertia of user habits
Meanwhile, competitors struggle to expand beyond niche audiences.
Desktop Insights
- Microsoft Edge holds onto second place, thanks mainly to being bundled with Windows 11. Still, it struggles to attract users outside this captive audience.
- Safari, limited to macOS users, rounds out the top three.
- Firefox continues its slow decline. Despite losing ground, its user base remains loyal and engaged.
- Opera and Brave maintain small but stable shares of the market.
Mobile Insights
- Safari lost some ground but remains strong due to its default role on iPhones.
- Samsung Internet retains a modest share, tied to Galaxy devices.
- Browsers like Opera, UC Browser, Firefox, and Edge remain on the margins with very small market shares.
How StatCounter Collects Data
StatCounter bases its statistics on a network of over 1.5 million websites worldwide, where its analytics tool is installed. Each month, it analyzes over 5 billion page views.
When a page loads, StatCounter records information about:
- The browser used
- The operating system
- Screen resolution
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet, etc.)
The data is then aggregated to provide a global picture of browsing trends. Importantly:
- No artificial weighting or corrections are applied
- Bot activity is filtered out
- Stats are based on third-party visitors to StatCounter-enabled sites, ensuring a more representative random sample
👉 For more details, visit the official StatCounter website.
A Market That Moves Slowly
While browser market shares shift slightly each month, the ranking remains largely unchanged. Chrome dominates across platforms, Edge holds second place on desktop, and Safari stays strong thanks to the iPhone. The rest fight over small percentages, with only minor variations from one month to the next.
We’ll update this article monthly with the latest figures so you can track browser market trends in real time.
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