Chrome vs. Firefox: Why Firefox Is Still The Go-To Browser (2024)

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Why do people use Firefox instead of Chrome? ›

Why do people use Firefox instead of Chrome? Firefox is open-source software that prioritizes user privacy by minimizing data collection and enabling tracker blocking by default.

Firefox is an open-source software (just like Linux) that goes the extra mile to keep its users private online. It doesn't collect as much user data as Chrome and allows you to block trackers by default. Chrome, on the other hand, offers a fast and streamlined experience with a clear and simple interface.

Our verdict. If you want the best internet browser that prioritizes security over data collection, Firefox is your best bet.

Why are people switching to Firefox? Firefox has more organic privacy than most other browsers. It comes with additional privacy features Chrome doesn't have, like ad, tracking, and malware blockers.

Because of that, users of the browser benefit from slightly more privacy compared to the amount of ad data Google collects from your search history via Chrome. If privacy is something you look for in your internet experience, then browsers like Firefox and Tor are the best place to start.

Who owns Firefox? Firefox is made by Mozilla Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation, and is guided by the principles of the Mozilla Manifesto.

Is Firefox browser dead? Not yet, but eventually it's gonna die. It's loosing the market share every year and more people are moving away for various reasons. Even Germany, one of a few countries that had the majority of Firefox users, switched to Chrome.

Voluntarily using Chrome deepens Google's monopoly, furthermost. And not just Chrome, but other browsers using its engine as well (which are almost all browsers nowadays). Chrome is full of tracking and is deeply integrated with cloud Google accounts, and this is getting worse with time.

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However, when Firefox was introduced in 2004, it saw a rapid rise in popularity for a few years. That is until Google Chrome was released in 2008 and quickly fought to be the favored browser, which we still see today.

Chrome's hunger for tracking cookies: You've seen it all across the internet — those pop ups that ask whether you accept third-party cookies. Once you go into the privacy settings of Chrome, you'll probably be stunned by the many thousands of sites tracking your whereabouts on the internet.

These include constant removal of features, bad coding paradigms, poor memory management, and hidden telemetry. In short, Firefox simply doesn't work that well anymore for developers or ordinary users who just want to use their browser, thank you very much.

Some other web browsers track your internet history and behavior to build an advertising profile about you so that they can deliver personalized ads. Google Chrome is arguably one of the worst offenders here(Google is an advertising company after all).

Firefox also focuses on user privacy and security, providing features like enhanced tracking protection and automatic blocking of known malicious websites. Additionally, Firefox is highly customizable, allowing you to personalize your browsing experience with various themes, extensions, and add-ons.

As of 2023, Firefox is being used by male (59.03%) and female demographics (40.97%). Out these majority of the users belong to 25 to 34 years resulting in 24.8%.

With Firefox, you have three options for tracking protection: Standard, Strict, or Custom. Even the Standard option (which blocks social media trackers, cross-site cookies, tracking content in private windows, cryptominers, and fingerprints) is stronger than most other browsers.

Edge is about 7% faster than Firefox. Chrome is about 26% faster than Firefox.