The table and graph illustrate the development of Internet searches in the US from 2011 to 2021.The graph and table show information compare the proportions of Internet searches made using six different web browsers in the US.
Overall, Chrome experienced a remarkable rise and became the most widely used browser by a considerable margin. In contrast, both Internet Explorer and Firefox lost popularity throughout the period. Meanwhile, Safari and Edge recorded gradual growth, whereas Opera remained stable at a very low level.
In 2011, Internet Explorer dominated the market, accounting for 50% of all Internet searches. Firefox ranked second with 30%, while Chrome represented only 20%. However, Chrome’s share increased rapidly over the following years, overtaking Internet Explorer in 2013 and reaching a peak of 72% in 2019. Although its figure fell slightly afterwards, it still stood at 68% in 2021, making Chrome the clear market leader.
By comparison, Internet Explorer showed the most dramatic decline. Its share dropped steadily from 50% in 2011 to just 1% by the end of the period. Firefox also followed a downward trend, decreasing from 30% to 8%. Together, these figures suggest a significant shift in user preferences away from traditional browsers.
As for the remaining browsers, Safari rose gradually from 2% to 11% over the decade. Edge, which was virtually absent until 2015, gained popularity steadily and reached 11% in 2021, matching Safari’s figure. In contrast, Opera remained unchanged at around 2% throughout the period and continued to account for only a small fraction of Internet searches.