The Most Popular Web Browsers in 2025

Key Takeaways

• Google Chrome accounts for 66% of the global browser market and has been the world's top browser by market share since overtaking Internet Explorer in 2012.
• Apple's Safari was the second most popular browser globally, with a 17% market share.
• Edge (by Microsoft) surpassed Firefox to become the third-largest browser in 2021, and maintains its place in 2025. Edge is built on Chromium, which is an open-source project and the underlying technology behind Google Chrome.

How Browsers Are Incorporating AI

Web browsers are evolving with AI-powered integrations like predictive search, smart assistants, and AI-powered search results.

For example, Microsoft Edge incorporates AI through Copilot, which offers contextual summaries of search results through both chat and/or voice. Meanwhile, Chrome offers generative AI features, along with integrations with Google's Gemini.

As more AI tools are developed, the browsing experience will continue to evolve. However, for now, Chrome remains the undisputed leader in the global browser landscape.