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Google Chrome is Google’s web browser for desktop and mobile. Launched in 2008, Chrome has become the default choice for many users thanks to its speed, tight Google Account integration, and security features like sandboxing and Safe Browsing.
This refreshed stats page focuses on the most useful Chrome numbers in 2026: market share, usage scale, extensions ecosystem, and security protection metrics.
Chrome at a Glance (Latest Available)
- Global browser market share: 71.37% (January 2026)
- Usage scale: Google says 2B+ people use Chrome each day
- Chrome extensions (measured count): 111,933 (August 2024 analysis)
- Extensions & themes (Google statement): 250,000+ (2020)
- Safe Browsing: protects 5B+ devices and checks 10B+ URLs/files daily
- Education (historical): 40M Chromebooks in classrooms (2020)
Key Chrome Metrics Table
| Metric | Value | Year / Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome market share (worldwide) | 71.37% | January 2026 | StatCounter Global Stats |
| People using Chrome daily (Google statement) | 2B+ people | May 2025 | Google (accessibility update) |
| Number of Chrome extensions (analysis) | 111,933 | August 2024 | DebugBear analysis |
| Extensions & themes available (Google statement) | 250,000+ | 2020 | Google (Chrome blog) |
| Average daily extension downloads (Google statement) | 4 million/day | 2020 | Google (Chrome blog) |
| Safe Browsing devices protected | 5B+ devices | March 2024 | Google (Chrome Safe Browsing) |
| Safe Browsing checks daily | 10B+ URLs/files | March 2024 | Google (Chrome Safe Browsing) |
| Safe Browsing warnings shown | 3M+ warnings/day | March 2024 | Google (Chrome Safe Browsing) |
| Chromebooks used in classrooms (historical) | 40 million | 2020 | Google (education post) |
Chrome Market Share (Worldwide)
Chrome remains the dominant browser globally. StatCounter’s worldwide dataset shows Chrome at 71.37% browser market share for January 2026.
How Many People Use Chrome?
Google doesn’t publish a frequently updated “Chrome user count” dashboard. However, Google has publicly stated that more than 2 billion people use Chrome each day. This is a useful “scale” metric when comparing Chrome’s reach to other browsers.
Chrome Extensions: How Big Is the Web Store?
Chrome’s extension ecosystem is massive—but the exact number changes constantly. Two reliable reference points:
- 111,933 Chrome extensions counted in a 2024 analysis of the Chrome Web Store.
- Google stated in 2020 that there were 250,000+ extensions and themes available and that users download about 4 million extensions per day.
Chrome Security: Safe Browsing at Internet Scale
Google’s Safe Browsing is one of Chrome’s most important security layers. Google says Safe Browsing:
- Protects more than 5 billion devices worldwide
- Assesses more than 10 billion URLs and files every day
- Shows more than 3 million warnings to users per day
Chromebooks and Chrome in Education (Historical)
Chrome’s footprint is closely tied to Chromebooks in schools. Google reported 40 million Chromebooks being used in classrooms in 2020.
FAQ
What is Chrome’s market share in 2026?
StatCounter shows Chrome at 71.37% worldwide browser market share in January 2026.
How many people use Chrome?
Google doesn’t publish an always-current total user count, but Google has stated that 2B+ people use Chrome each day.
How many Chrome extensions are there?
A 2024 analysis counted 111,933 extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Google has also stated that there are 250,000+ extensions and themes (2020).
How does Chrome protect users from malicious sites?
Chrome uses Safe Browsing, which Google says protects 5B+ devices and checks 10B+ URLs/files daily, surfacing 3M+ warnings a day.
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