On this day, one of the most revolutionary browsers was launched — Google Chrome. 🚀
Launched in 2008, Chrome quickly grew from being a lightweight alternative to Internet Explorer and Firefox into the world’s most dominant web browser. With its speed, minimalistic design, and seamless integration with Google services, it changed the way people browse the web. 🌐
🌟 What is Chromium?
Many people don’t know that Google Chrome is built on top of Chromium.
- Chromium is an open-source browser project launched by Google in 2008.
- It serves as the foundation not only for Chrome but also for other browsers like Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera.
- Developers and users can download Chromium for free, while Chrome comes with added Google features (like auto-updates, built-in Flash support back in the day, and Google branding).
So, Chromium is the engine, and Chrome is the polished car riding on it. 🚗⚡
🏆 Still Dominating After All These Years
Since its launch, Chrome has dominated the market share of browsers:
- Chrome currently powers over 60% of global web traffic.
- Its dominance has been so influential that companies like Perplexity and many others are willing to align with Chrome’s standards or even explore acquisitions, simply because of how much Chrome shapes the web.
- The popularity also comes from its developer-friendly tools (Chrome DevTools), extension ecosystem, and frequent updates.
🔮 The Future
Even after 15+ years, Chrome is still the leader — and it shows how much one piece of software can shape our daily digital life.
👉 What do you think — will Chrome remain the king of browsers, or will a new competitor rise to challenge it?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 💬
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