Firefox overtakes Internet Explorer in Malaysia

Firefox overtook Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) to become the number one browser in Malaysia since September 2010. The trend is growing strong for Malaysian internet user to opt Firefox more than the pre-installed Internet Explorer.

Google Chrome in third place is gaining market share in Malaysia and has grown to 26.02% compared to 8.52% in January 2010. According to StatCounter, the free website analytics company. The firm’s research arm StatCounter Global Stats reports that in December 2010, Firefox took 36.38% of Malaysia browsers favourite, compared to IE’s 35.09%.

The analytics by Statcounter, which provides free website traffic information, publishes browser stats via StatCounter Global Stats, a free online research tool. It also monitors internet market share battles including Search Engines, Social Media and Operating Systems including mobile.

This year, we will see the big changes in browsing trends among Malaysia. For us here, Mozilla Firefox is always our number one favourite. To try hands on with the popular browser, click the button below to download Mozilla Firefox.