NOT ON THE LIST IN 2026
Released in 1995 as part of Windows 95, Internet Explorer quickly became the dominant way people accessed the web.
Microsoft officially retired and permanently disabled Internet Explorer on February 14, 2023, after 27 years of existence.
Ranking on the surveys
Internet Explorer’s highest ranking was 31= in 2007
| 2026: – | 2025: – | 2024: – | 2023: – | 2022: – | 2021: – | 2020: – | 2019: – | 2018: – | 2017: – |
| 2016: – | 2015: – | 2014: – | 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: 83= | 2007: 31= |
Comments on Internet Explorer
“Yes, Firefox is ranked number one on the Top 100 list. I have tried using Firefox for a few months early 2007, but I suppose I have gotten too used to IE and its “Favorites” management. I simply find it difficult quitting IE. I suppose after all these years using IE as my main browser to the knowledge galaxy, it is difficult to let go. Though, I have both of them running on my PC, so I suppose sooner or later I will join the Firefox bandwagon (when it conquers IE in my mind).” Zaid Alsagoff
“I know there are other browsers but IE7 works for me and it does what it says on the tin. I know other browsers could probably do more but right now I don’t need the “more”.” Vaughan Waller
