6 million more people are using Firefox because of new EU rules, which is good news for Chrome haters like me
Firefox has gained 6 million new users since 2024 due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which requires tech giants to offer alternative browsers. The largest growth has occurred within Apple's ecosystem, with a 113% increase in Firefox usage on devices like iPhone and Apple Watch. Other third-party browsers such as DuckDuckGo, Opera, and Vivaldi have also seen increased adoption in the EU.
- ▪The EU's Digital Markets Act mandates that companies like Apple and Google must offer alternative browsers on new devices.
- ▪Firefox has gained 6 million users since 2024, with a 113% increase in usage across Apple devices.
- ▪Android users saw a smaller 12% increase in Firefox usage, due to differences in how browser choices are presented.
- ▪DuckDuckGo reported a 40% boost in browser usage on Android, while Opera, Vivaldi, and Aloha also gained users.
- ▪Mozilla and DuckDuckGo are advocating for browser choice screens to be introduced in the UK, currently limited to the EU.
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Software 6 million more people are using Firefox because of new EU rules, which is good news for Chrome haters like me News By Rick Lane published 16 May 2026 Other third-party browsers are seeing upticks too. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Mozilla) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As someone who has been a die-hard adherent of Firefox for going on 20 years. I was shocked to discover that less than 3% of Internet users surf the web using Mozilla's open-source web-browser. Sure, Firefox can feel like it's held together with masking tape at times.
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