Google Chrome Ends Internet Explorer's 18-year Reign As Top Web Browser

Google Chrome has become the most popular desktop internet browser in the world; overtaking Internet Explorer at the summit, as the Microsoft program's 18-year run as the most popular browser comes to an end.

NetMarketShare's stats show that, as of April, Chrome has a 41.71% market share, while Internet Explorer has a 41.33% share.

Currently, Firefox is in third with 10.06%, Apple's Safari have 4.47% and Opera has 2.01%.

Internet Explorer is now being phased out altogether, with Internet Explorer 11 being the final version.