An End to an Internet Era with Internet Explorer

 

Everyday tasks like looking up the definition of a term or locating the best restaurants around need the use of a web browser. The search engines we use now, however, aren't as quick or effective as the ones we used to, much like the storied Internet Explorer, which annoyed many users with its terribly poor rates. Even if it wasn't very great for streaming TV episodes and movies or browsing social media sites back then, it nonetheless fulfilled its job.

Every person who was born in 1995 or earlier has experienced a significant impact from Internet Explorer. Even though it wasn't as quick as what Google, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge can provide, it was one of the first few web browsers to be widely used and introduced many people to web browsing. Many people have found it to be a trustworthy friend, especially in the early years of the internet when things moved much more slowly.

Its straightforward design and user-friendly interface were a welcome change from the earlier, more intricate search engines. But as everything good must come to an end, Microsoft has finally made the decision to implement Internet Explorer's retirement.

Failure of Internet Explorer to Keep Up with Changes

Even the ongoing addition of upgrades to Internet Explorer, according to Sean Lyndersay, General Manager of Microsoft Edge Enterprise, cannot keep up with the overall advancements of the web. They have chosen to start over using Microsoft Edge because of this.

It used to be the most widely used web browser, although it has been diminishing for almost 20 years. It began in 1995 with the introduction of Windows 95 and held sway over the web browser market until its peak in 2002. Unfortunately, Microsoft didn't upgrade it or release newer versions for more than five years.

Users were compelled to upgrade to the newest web browsers with stronger security protections and speedier technology. Internet Explorer dropped below the 50% mark in 2010. Because of this, Microsoft announced last year that the majority of current internet tasks cannot be completed using Internet Explorer. It is unable to give users the cybersecurity they require.

It wouldn't be the same for users if Microsoft ever continued Internet Explorer. Due to its sluggish and jerky UI, you won't be able to enjoy it even if you have high-speed internet. It is therefore recommended for them to stop doing it at this time.

Which web browser is most popular right now?

With a staggering 63.63 percent market share in 2022, Google Chrome is still the most popular web browser, according to Statcounter's report. Apple Safari comes in second with 19.78 percent market share, followed by Firefox with 3.65 percent and Microsoft Edge with 3.24 percent.

These statistics make it clear that Edge will need a lot of work before it can compete at the top. But we also need to remember that it's still rather fresh. Since Google Chrome now offers practically everything, many individuals are still reluctant to utilise another service.