Global browser usage in December 2016: Mobile side surpasses desktop side!
In December 2016, browser statistics released by StatCounter showed that mobile browser usage exceeded desktop browsers for the first time in global network activities, reaching a historic milestone.
Key points:
- In November 2016, mobile browser usage increased by 1.78%, reaching 50.62% of all network activity, exceeding desktop browser usage for the first time.
- Chrome browser usage has dropped slightly, but it still dominated the market; Firefox, Edge and IE11 usage have all increased slightly. On mobile, Chrome continues to grow, with Safari's iPhone version and UC browser competing for second place.
- The shift in mobile browsing’s dominance has prompted companies to improve the digital experience on their smartphones, suggesting a mobile-first approach to web design and development.
Global desktop and tablet browser statistics from October to November 2016:
The following table shows the changes in browser usage over the past month:
| 瀏覽器 | 10月 | 11月 | 變化 | 相對變化 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 59.39% | 59.22% | -0.17% | -0.30% |
| Firefox | 13.28% | 13.49% | 0.21% | 1.60% |
| IE11 | 6.95% | 6.98% | 0.03% | 0.40% |
| 舊版IE | 1.94% | 1.81% | -0.13% | -6.70% |
| Edge | 2.82% | 2.93% | 0.11% | 3.90% |
| Safari | 4.79% | 4.69% | -0.10% | -2.10% |
| iPad Safari | 5.42% | 5.68% | 0.26% | 4.80% |
| Opera | 1.91% | 1.82% | -0.09% | -4.70% |
| 其他 | 3.50% | 3.38% | -0.12% | -3.40% |
Global desktop and tablet browser statistics from November 2015 to November 2016:
The following table shows the changes in browser usage over the past twelve months:
| 瀏覽器 | 2015年11月 | 2016年11月 | 變化 | 相對變化 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 54.27% | 59.22% | 4.95% | 9.10% |
| Firefox | 14.70% | 13.49% | -1.21% | -8.20% |
| IE11 | 10.40% | 6.98% | -3.42% | -32.90% |
| 舊版IE | 5.05% | 1.81% | -3.24% | -64.20% |
| Edge | 1.21% | 2.93% | 1.72% | 142.10% |
| Safari | 9.34% | 4.69% | 1.03% | 11.00% |
| Opera | 1.77% | 1.82% | 0.05% | 2.80% |
| 其他 | 3.26% | 3.38% | 0.12% | 3.70% |
The Chrome usage rate dropped abnormally, but the decline was not large. The growth in mobile browser usage will prompt people to find better smartphone applications.
Global mobile browser statistics in November 2016:
In November 2016, mobile browser usage increased by an impressive 1.78%, surpassing desktop browser usage for the first time to reach 50.62% of all network activity.
The following table shows the top mobile browsing apps for the month:
| 移動(dòng)瀏覽器 | 10月 | 11月 | 變化 | 相對變化 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 40.64% | 43.22% | 2.58% | 6.30% |
| iPhone | 16.69% | 17.43% | 0.74% | 4.40% |
| UC瀏覽器 | 17.90% | 16.73% | -1.17% | -6.50% |
| Opera Mini/Mobile | 8.64% | 8.38% | -0.26% | -3.00% |
| Samsung Internet | 6.52% | 6.39% | -0.13% | -2.00% |
| Android | 5.83% | 5.28% | -0.55% | -9.40% |
| IEMobile | 1.13% | 1.02% | -0.11% | -9.70% |
| 其他 | 2.65% | 1.55% | -1.10% | -41.50% |
Chrome continues to grow rapidly at the expense of other browsers, especially Android mobile browsers.
The article also contains frequently asked questions about browser trends, covering factors that affect browser usage trends, the impact of different browser market share on web development, the reasons why mobile browsing surpasses desktop browsing, and browsers in different regions Differences in usage and the impact of browser trends on the business.
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