Whereas on Mac OS X and Linux for a long time, these new versions of Internet browser Chrome allows Google to claim third place behind Internet Explorer and Firefox on the market for browsers. And what in the world.

Thus, according to figures released by NetApplications, the market share for Chrome rose 4.4% on the week of December 6 to 12 after the release of drafts Mac and Linux. This allows Chrome to pass the Apple Safari browser that combines 4.37% market share over the period.

A symbol?

Of course, these figures will be confirmed on the length that Chrome is really necessary to Safari. But snacking market share for Google is symbolism of which has emerged relatively quickly in a market which remains highly competitive. Obviously, if Chrome OS keeps its promises, this should enable Google to continue to grow this market.