Firefox Continues To Gain On Internet Explorer

By Chris Richardson
Staff Writer
Article Date: 2005-01-21

Although some may argue that the numbers don't quite add up, it appears we have an honest to goodness browser war brewing.

Because of the Windows OS, fighting Microsoft's Internet Explorer saturation is never going to be an easy task. But word of mouth seems to be working for Mozilla's Firefox browser. According to a study by WebSideStory, a web analytics company, Internet Explorer has, for the seventh month in a row, lost some of its seemingly insurmountable market share.

The analysis showed that IE's market share has fallen to 90.3%, while Firefox's has risen to 5%. Of course, as long as IE is bundled with every Windows machine purchased, taking the browser's share is not going to be easy. But the numbers indicate it is actually happening, albeit at a "piece at a time" pace.

Apple's Safari and Opera's browser have also made strides in the market share department. However, Firefox's launch may have sounded a death knell for Mozilla's original browser. WebSideStory's report showed its market share has decreased, while Firefox continues to improve.

For more about IE versus Firefox, read Jason Dowdell's article.

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About the Author:
Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest search news.

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