According to the latest data released by Statcounter, Google Chrome reached a record high in the desktop browser market. As of October 1, 2025, Chrome’s market share rose to 71.86 percent. This was the browser’s highest share ever recorded. Chrome’s 2.6-point increase in just one month demonstrates how much users love using Chrome.
Microsoft Edge Falls Short of Target
Microsoft Edge, second in the market after Google Chrome, continues to lose users despite ambitious features like robust AI integration and a revamped interface. Edge’s market share fell from 11.73 percent to 10.37 percent last month. Microsoft had long set a 15 percent market share target for Edge, but current data shows it has fallen short of this target. Analysts believe Edge’s AI-driven innovations have not yet been sufficient to convince the masses.
Apple’s Safari browser has also suffered from the decline. Safari, whose share of the desktop market fell to 5.69%, experienced a 0.35-point loss in one month. Meanwhile, Mozilla Firefox fell to its lowest level in five years at 4.45%. While Firefox maintains its presence, particularly on mobile devices and among independent users, it is noticeable that it has lost significant momentum on the desktop.
The only notable exception to this general decline was Opera. The browser exhibited an upward trend with a 2.11% market share. Opera, which has attracted user attention, particularly thanks to its recent AI features, is distinguishing itself from its competitors in the industry with its differentiation strategy.
Browsers no longer compete solely on speed, security, or design. AI integration is creating a new competitive edge.
Users Continue to Use Google Chrome
Google Chrome has launched AI mode, powered by the Gemini engine. This mode offers advanced features such as smart suggestions, content summarization, assistant support, and visual analysis.
Microsoft Edge continues to integrate productive AI features directly into the browser with Copilot integration. However, these innovations have not yet increased its market share.
Opera is pursuing a different model. The company has launched its AI-powered browser, Opera Neon, on a monthly subscription basis for $19.90. With this move, Opera aims to position itself as a premium experience provider rather than simply a free alternative.
Despite all these features, users continue to use Google Chrome due to familiarity, speed, and seamless synchronization with Google’s other services.
