Essential Internet Explorer Statistics For Users To Understand Its History And Other Facts
Essential Internet Explorer Statistics For Users To Understand Its History And Other Facts
September 15, 2024
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Delve into Internet Explorer statistics to know essential facts about IE. Since 1995, this iconic browser has been a staple in accessing the web, designed by Microsoft. Despite the end of its lifecycle in June 2021, the legacy of Internet Explorer remains unmatched. Here, we dissect key Internet Explorer statistics to uncover its history, growth, and other crucial aspects.
Key Insights into Internet Explorer Statistics (Editor’s Choice)
- Microsoft launched 11 versions of Internet Explorer (IE) since its inception in 1995.
- Internet Explorer 11 stands as the final release from Microsoft.
- During its initial decade, Internet Explorer dominated the web landscape.
- Approximately 69.71 million users worldwide accessed the web through Internet Explorer in 2021.
- Current statistics reveal nearly 28 million users globally still utilize Internet Explorer.
- For users with Windows 10 or Windows 11, Microsoft Edge now serves as the default browser.
- Google Chrome commands the largest market share among browsers.
- Internet Explorer’s market share and user base dwindled starting 2004 due to speed issues.
- In the USA, Chrome and Safari lead the browser market in 2023 with 52.28% and 30.65% respectively.
- Contrastingly, Microsoft Edge claims a mere 8.49% market share.
- Support for Internet Explorer ceased in 2020.
- Internet Explorer 11 now retains only 0.57 percent of the market share.
- Projections indicate the Internet Browsers Market size may reach $1 billion by 2032 from $201.9 billion in 2022 (Market.us).
(Source: Statista)
- Google Chrome dominates the global market with 63.56% as of August 2023.
- Following Chrome are Safari (19.84%), Edge (5.43%), Firefox (2.95%), Opera (2.74%), Samsung Internet (2.32%), UC Browser (0.98%), Android (0.54%), QQ Browser (0.3%), and others (1.34%).
History and Usage Statistics
#1. Decline in Internet Explorer’s User Base Over the Years
Initially favored by 95% of users, Internet Explorer witnessed a decline post-2004. Despite minor upticks with IE 10 and 11, user adoption remained challenging.
#2. Internet Explorer’s Global User Base in 2021
In 2015, the user base exceeded half a billion but saw a decline post-Microsoft Edge launch, losing over 150 million users.
| Year | Number (million) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 538.28 |
| 2015 | 511.04 |
| 2016 | 356.12 |
| 2017 | 280 |
| 2018 | 227.84 |
| 2019 | 185.77 |
| 2020 | 127.92 |
| 2021 | 69.71 |
(Source: www.easeus.com)
#3. Current Global Users of Internet Explorer
Latest statistics indicate 28 million users worldwide still choose Internet Explorer.
#4. Speed Issues Impacting Internet Explorer’s Decline
Users cited sluggish responses and inefficiency in bug fixing as major drawbacks of Internet Explorer.
On 14th February 2023, the Internet Explorer 11 desktop app was permanently disabled.
#5. Adoption of Internet Explorer Despite Security Concerns
Limited support for IE extensions hindered productivity despite governmental exclusivity in using the browser.
#6. Internet Explorer’s Browser Market Share
In Q2 2023, Internet Explorer held a 0.64% market share, reflecting a global market share of 62.82%. (Source: www.easeus.com)
#7. Persistence of Internet Explorer 11
While older versions fade into obscurity, IE 11 still commands 0.57% of the browser market share.
| Version | Percentage Today |
|---|---|
| 5.5 | 0.01% |
| 6 | 0.01% |
| 7 | 0.01% |
| 8 | 0.04% |
| 9 | 0.06% |
| 10 | 0.01% |
| 11 | 0.57% |
(Source: www.easeus.com)
#8. End of Support for Internet Explorer by Major Platforms
Notable services like WordPress, Gmail, GitHub, Twitter, and more have ceased support for Internet Explorer.
#9. Microsoft’s Declaration of Internet Explorer’s End of Life
(Source: Statista)
Internet Explorer’s limited functionality and adaptability led to its retirement.
#10. Rise of Microsoft Edge in the US Desktop Market
With Internet Explorer’s discontinuation, Microsoft Edge surged to around 10% market share in the USA, showcasing significant growth.
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- The global market shares of Desktop Browser are highest in Chrome with 64.31% as of September 2023.
- Safari holds 12.46%, Edge at 10.64%, Firefox at 6.15%, Opera at 4.08%, and 360 Safe at 0.62%.
- Japan leads in Edge market share with 10.73% as of August 2023.
- Followed by India (2.06%), France (6.31%), United Kingdom (6.46%), Australia (6.68%), Canada (7.23%), Germany (7.79%), South Africa (4.29%), Hong Kong (5.87%), Taiwan (4.82%), Turkey (1.51%), France (5.42%), New Zealand (7.2%), Singapore (5.87%), and Philippines (4.66%).
Fascinating Internet Explorer Facts
#11. Internet Explorer was declared by Microsoft as a direct competitor to Netscape Navigator.
#12. In the late 1990s, Microsoft invested over $100 million annually in the development of Internet Explorer.
#13. Apple’s Safari surpassed Internet Explorer in market share for the first time in 2019.
#14. Until 2012 when Google Chrome took over, Internet Explorer had the largest market share among browsers.
#15. Microsoft had to pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit regarding the rights to the Internet Explorer name with SyNet INC.
In Conclusion
Microsoft has discontinued all support for Internet Explorer, hinting at its inevitable obsolescence. Nevertheless, Internet Explorer 11 still maintains a small market share of 0.57%. Reflecting on these details, it’s safe to say that Internet Explorer has long been a dominant player in the browser arena. With Microsoft’s efforts to promote MS Edge, Internet Explorer seems destined to become a relic of the past soon.
Sources
FAQ.
Microsoft ended support for Internet Explorer two years ago, urging users to transition to Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge has succeeded Internet Explorer (IE), with significant improvements in speed, security features, and user experience.
Users seeing the Internet Explorer icon are redirected to Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer is effectively retired.
After 25 years of service, Internet Explorer is officially discontinued and unsupported.
Approximately 28 million individuals still use Internet Explorer based on 2022 statistics.
Essential Internet Explorer Statistics For Users To Understand Its History And Other Facts
Data from 2023 and 2024, with forecasts extending to 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.
* This information was taken from various sources around the world, including these countries:
Australia, Canada, USA, UK, UAE, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, US, United Kingdom, United States of America, Malaysia, U.S., South Africa, New Zealand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan.
Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi.
Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling Islands), Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia (Hrvatska), Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic.
Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Metropolitan, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories.
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy.
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.
Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar.
Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand (NZ), Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway.
Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe.
Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria.
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK (United Kingdom), USA (United States of America, U.S.), US Minor Outlying Islands.
Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (US), Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Essential Internet Explorer Statistics For Users To Understand Its History And Other Facts
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