New numbers released by Techmeme today confirm what many have suspected. Google’s Chrome browser has overtaken Firefox in usage among the tech savvy crowd. Techmeme founder Gabe Rivera shared the data that clearly shows their traffic has shifted dramatically in the last few months. Chrome now holds a 34% share of Techmeme traffic, whereas Firefox is down to only 30%. Safari is next at 21%, and Internet Explorer is down at 12%.
Granted, this is far from a comprehensive overview of the market, but it is clear that things are moving in the wrong direction for Firefox. Google has shown an ability to iterate their browser quickly, while Mozilla’s notoriously long development cycle has stayed steady. According to Rivera, Chrome passed Firefox in September. We don’t expect that momentum to change anything. Do you think Firefox 4 will change the game?
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