Posted by : Tom Doyle in (Internet & Computers) 15th Sep, 2008
Statcounter.com have released their latest browser usage statistics after the release of Google Chrome. Global statistics show Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox have lost users to Google Chrome. The US stats show some interesting statistics, with IE gaining in users to the tune of 4% and Chrome gaining by just under 1%. Overall though, Firefox still appears to be the biggest loser.
| Global Stats - Browser Usage |
|
IE |
Firefox |
Safari |
Chrome |
Other |
| Sep 01 |
66.92% |
25.26% |
2.99% |
n/a |
4.84% |
| change |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Sep 02* |
67.58% |
24.36% |
2.91% |
n/a |
5.06% |
| change |
0.66% |
(0.90%) |
(0.08%) |
n/a |
0.22% |
| Sep 03 |
67.81% |
23.54% |
2.70% |
1.11% |
4.87% |
| change |
0.23% |
(0.82%) |
(0.21%) |
1.11% |
(0.19%) |
| Sep 04 |
68.59% |
23.20% |
2.56% |
1.16% |
4.51% |
| change |
0.78% |
(0.34%) |
(0.14%) |
0.05% |
(0.36%) |
| Sep 05 |
68.44% |
23.22% |
2.56% |
1.12% |
4.66% |
| change |
(0.15%) |
0.02% |
0.00% |
(0.04%) |
0.15% |
| Sep 06 |
65.46% |
25.43% |
2.81% |
1.16% |
5.14% |
| change |
(2.98%) |
2.21% |
0.25% |
0.04% |
0.48% |
| Sep 07 |
63.15% |
26.69% |
3.02% |
1.18% |
5.96% |
| change |
(2.31%) |
1.26% |
0.21% |
0.02% |
0.82% |
| Sep 08 |
65.89% |
24.46% |
2.69% |
1.10% |
5.86% |
| change |
2.74% |
(2.23%) |
(0.33%) |
(0.08%) |
(0.10%) |
| Sep 09 |
66.27% |
24.17% |
2.66% |
1.07% |
5.83% |
| change |
0.38% |
(0.29%) |
(0.03%) |
(0.03%) |
(0.03%) |
| Sep 10 |
66.28% |
24.31% |
2.62% |
1.05% |
5.75% |
| change |
0.01% |
0.14% |
(0.04%) |
(0.02%) |
(0.08%) |
| Sep 11 |
66.67% |
23.95% |
2.59% |
1.02% |
5.77% |
| change |
0.39% |
(0.36%) |
(0.03%) |
(0.03%) |
0.02% |
| Total Change |
(0.25%) |
(1.31%) |
(0.40%) |
1.02% |
0.93% |
 |
More statistics and information on Statcounter.com’s blog - http://blog.statcounter.com/2008/09/chrome-latest-stats-globalusuk/
Posted by : Tom Doyle in (Internet & Computers) 9th Sep, 2008
Google Chrome has only been in the wild a few days now, but it already seems to be impacting on FireFox’s user base.
Browser usage stats from around the globe seem to have an overwhelming similarity. Internet Explorer grows its user base as does Google Chrome, while FireFox seems to be losing users.
Here are some examples:
http://blog.statcounter.com/2008/09/chrome-whos-losing
http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2008/09/08/early-stats-google-chrome-hurts-firefox-not-ie/
As I mentioned in my first post about Google Chrome, I don’t see many joe soaps installing it.
The next question is, how many geeks will use it over Firefox in the long run? I would hazard a guess… very little.
Posted by : Tom Doyle in (Internet & Computers) 3rd Sep, 2008
I’ve always been a fan of information packed 404 error pages. When a web search sends me to a page that no longer exists, I expect to be given some hints as to where I might find the new page or at least some indication of related content.
I don’t like to see a page with the boring old “404 Not Found” error message. It completely puts me off the website and instantly makes me look elsewhere. From an online marketing point of view, that’s potentially one lost client.
With the launch of the new Google Chrome browser, all default 404 error pages, will instead present a Google branded page with suggestions and a search box. This is such a waste from the website owners point of view as it instantly brings the user away from your website. Why would they bother staying on your site if they can just search for someone else’s?
When all you have to do to avoid this default action from Google Chrome is create a 404 page larger than 512 bytes it’s a simple and easy way to ensure that you are not losing potential visitors.
It must be noted that this feature is not only a default setting in Google Chrome - but it will also be default in the new Google Toolbar 5 which is currently in beta mode.
I’ve been using it all of maybe an hour…. and so far I love it!
As far as innovation goes, it’s not hugely innovative. In terms of funky features, I really like the “most visited sites” page when you open a new tab. Rather than having to type in your most used website, you simply open a new tab and it will give you access to your most used sites plus searches and other items you use on a regular basis.
One other feature I love is the tabbing. You can drag, move them around and drag the tab to a new window and just in case you want to put it back, you can drag it back onto the the original window…. nice….
From a web developers point of view, they have a lovely option on right click which allows you inspect an element. This brings up a little dialog that allows you to look at the page markup and css styles.
One niggling element was the lack of a homepage button on the toolbar. But this can be put on by going “Wrench >> Options >> and ticking Show Home button on the Toolbar”.
So far I really like it… I’m sure time will show up more that I haven’t noticed.
As far as the mass using it? I imagine it will be a geeky tool, just like FireFox. I can’t see many joe soaps downloading it.
The news broke last night unofficially on a blog (yeah right), that Google have or will be launching a new browser today.
Named Google Chrome, it is apparently faster, more secure, more reliable and more feature rich than any browser we are used to.
So where is it? Where can we get our hands on it?
http://www.google.com/chrome is the place apparently, but its giving a 404 not found error. [EDIT: Not anymore - it's live and ready to be downloaded... so what ye waiting for?]
You can find out more about this browser by visiting www.google.com/googlebooks/chrome.
