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Web Browser News and Market Share Reports Archive 2007

What happened in the WWW browsing world and browser war in the past? This page features important milestones on Internet browser news and releases as well as market share reports from 2007.

The following browser and market report headlines document the history of the Web Browser Versions and Download Links news ticker and are listed chronologically by month.

• Browser News
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See the history column on the right side for older news stories and market headlines long ago.

Browser News 2007

December

Netscape-branded Web browser support to end in February: AOL is abandoning all work on the Netscape browser and wants users to migrate to Firefox [28.12]

5 things you'll love about Firefox 3: Firefox 3.0 beta 2 shows some nifty new tools we can expect in Mozilla's next browser [27.12]

iCab 4 beta goes Cocoa: iCab 4.0 beta finally makes an appearance and its user interface is based on Cocoa [24.12]

IE 8.0 passes Acid2 test: Upcoming MS Internet Explorer 8 renders the Acid2 Face correctly in IE8 standards mode [19.12]

Opera 9.25 security upgrade: Opera version 9.25 fixes 4 security problems and is recommended for all users [19.12]

Firefox 3.0b2 download: Firefox 3 beta 2 milestone release available for developers and testers [18.12]

Safari 3.0.4 security patch: Apple releases a security update for Safari 3.0.4 for Windows Vista and XP [17.12]

Camino 1.6 alpha 1 is out: Camino 1.6a1 preview includes a scrollable tab bar, improved AppleScript support and a software update feature [16.12]

Opera files EU complant against Microsoft: Opera filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft for bundling IE with the European Union regulators [13.12]

Microsoft closes 4 critical IE flaws: Security update MS07-069 patches Internet Explorer 5.01, 6.0 and 7.0 [11.12]

Mozilla, Opera to boost Web video: Firefox and Opera browser developers look to boost online video usage with support for a new HTML tag [10.12]

Camino 1.5.4 improves security, stability: Camino 1.5 update sports Firefox 2.0.0.11 bug fixes and Gecko 1.8.1.11 rendering engine [6.12|

Welcome to Planet WebKit: One-stop-shop for information about WebKit development and its growing uses in the world [4.12|

Mozilla rubbishes IE Firefox security study: Which browser is more secure: Internet Explorer and Firefox vulnerability analysis [3.12|

November

SeaMonkey 1.1.7 security release: SeaMonkey stays at the same level of security as its sibling Firefox [30.11]

Netscape Navigator 9.0 security update: Netscape Navigator 9.0.0.4 fixes 3 high level security vulnerabilities [27.11]

Firefox 2.0 security fixes: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10 stability and security update is now available for download [26.11]

Light and fast Sunrise 1.5.4: Open source browser for Web developers based on WebKit framework [25.11]

Flock 1.0.1 with People sidebar: Flock 1.0.1 adds People services for Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube [25.11]

Firefox version 3 beta: Mozilla Firefox 3.0 beta 1 features an improved security architecture and Gecko 1.9 [20.11]

Windows Safari 3.0.4 beta: Safari 3.0.4 beta update for Windows addresses an issue in the Tabbed browsing [14.11]

Mozilla closing in on Firefox 3 beta: Mozilla Firefox 3.0 beta heads to public trials several months behind schedule [7.11]

Mozilla-based Flock browser hits 1.0: Flock concentrates on Web 2.0 services, integrating sites such as Flickr [5.11]

SeaMonkey 1.1.6 available: All-in-one Internet suite SeaMonkey 1.1.6 fixes small problems in displaying certain Web pages [5.11]

Netscape 9.0.0.3 with additional security fixes: Netscape Navigator 9.0.0.3 includes Firefox 2.0.0.9 security updates [3.11]

Camino Web browser reaches 1.5.3: Camino 1.5.3 adds a new Mozilla Gecko rendering engine which repairs serious Web compatibility problems [2.11]

Netscape 9.0.0.2, Firefox 2.0.0.9 released: Firefox 2.0.0.9 and Netscape 9.0.0.2 fix reported bugs and incorporate new features [2.11]

Flock 1.0 is ready: Welcome the social Web browser Flock version 1.0 for Windows, Linux und Mac OS X [1.11]

October

Opera 9.5b1 offers speed: Alternative fast Opera 9.5 beta 1 now supports new Opera Link bookmark sharing & synching [26.10]

OmniWeb 5.6 is Mac OS 10.5 Leopard compatible: OmniWeb 5.6 features integrated PDF preview, visual tabs & workspace improvements [25.10]

Safari is fastest browser: Apple Safari 3 beats rival Microsoft IE7 and Mozilla Firefox 2 in speed trials [25.10]

Camino 1.5.2 includes latest Gecko engine: Camino 1.5.2 corrects several bugs and updates the Mozilla rendering engine [19.10]

SeaMonkey 1.1.5 released: Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.1.5 closes several security vulnerabilities and fixes smaller problems [19.10]

Firefox 2.0.0.8 available: Mozila Firefox 2.0.0.8 fixes stability and security issues, adds Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard support [18.10]

Firefox 3.0 to go native in appearance: Open-source Web browser adapts user interface to the look of the underlying operating system [18.10]

Security update from Opera: Opera 9.24 for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris and FreeBSD [17.10]

Konqueror & KDE 3.5.8 maintenance release: Improvements in Konqueror and its Web browsing component KHTML [16.10]

Netscape Navigator 9 arrives: Visually refreshed user interface, URL correction, Link Pad and extension compatibility [15.10]

Netscape Navigator 9.0rc1 standalone browser: Netscape Navigator 9.0 release candidate 1 is out the door [2.10]

September

A few Safari 3 beta tips: Learn how to change the progress indicator or how to enable Web inspector [25.9]

Browser shootout on the Mac: Firefox vs. Safari: Battle of the browsers on Mac OS X [19.9]

Mozilla fixes QuickTime flaw in Firefox 2: Updated Firefox 2.0.0.7 fixes a serious QuickTime media file bug [18.9]

Mozilla demos Firefox 3's Places: Mozilla demos planned features for Firefox 3.0 with mock-ups of Places Organizer [12.9]

Safari browser makes iPod touch intriguing: Analysts: Mobile browser over Wi-Fi networks with touch-screen input [7.9]

Web, AJAX slammed for deficiencies: The Rich Web Experience conference keynote in San Jose, California [7.9]

Opera 9.5 alpha codenamed Kestrel: Opera released an alpha build of their upcoming 9.5 release [4.9]

August

Firefox 3 gets page zoom: Firefox 3.0 alphas include full page zoom support that scales images as well as text [31.8]

Camino 1.5.1 security and stability update: Camino 1.5.1 upgraded to Gecko rendering engine 1.8.1.6 with several critical security and stability fixes [18.8]

Apache losing ground to Microsoft's IIS: Internet Information Services Web server is outserving Apache on Fortune 1000 websites [17.8]

Opera version 9.23: Opera 9.23 update fixes JavaScript security issue and improves Speed Dial stability [15.8]

Smartphone browser shootout: Palm, BlackBerry, HTC vs iPhone: How the Palm Treo, RIM BlackBerry Curve and HTC Wing stack up against the new Apple iPhone [7.8]

SeaMonkey 1.1.4 security release: Mozilla patches security problems found in its all-in-one Internet suite software [3.8]

Microsoft and Apple extend font licensing agreement: Seamless Web and software experience for Apple users with core Windows fonts [2.8]

Origyn Web Browser (OWB): New open-source Web browser for consumer devices leverages Apple's WebKit engine [2.8]

July

Safari 3 beta update 3.0.3: Apple Safari 3.0.3b closes several security vulnerabilities for Mac OS X and Windows XP / Vista[31.7]

Firefox 2.0.0.6 security fix: Mozilla rushes out second Firefox security update this month to patch critical security issues [30.7]

KHTML and WebKit coming together?: The unforking of KDE's KHTML open source rendering engine and Apple's WebKit [23.7]

SeaMonkey 1.1.3 released: SeaMonkey 1.1.3 contains fixes for several security vulnerabilities [20.7]

Opera 9.22 closes URL spoofing leak: Opera 9.22 update fixes security holes, includes a few improvements [19.7]

Firefox lances IE bug: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 security update with fix for firefoxurl:// exploit [18.7]

Firefox now a serious threat to IE in Europe: Mozilla's Firefox made dramatic gains on MSIE throughout Europe in the past year [15.7]

Netscape 9.0 beta 2: Netscape released the second public beta of its upcoming Netscape 9.0 Web browser [13.7]

Opera 9 survey results: The Opera desktop team reveals browser usage findings for version 9 [6.7]

Flock 0.9 beta preview: Social browser Flock gets significant update with major UI redesign [3.7]

June

Major update to Firefox 1.5 rolled out: Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.12 is the last release from the Firefox 1.5 branch [29.6]

Mozilla unveils Firefox 3 browser plans: Redesigned graphics engine, new bookmark system coming soon [26.6]

Opera 9.5 is coming: The upcoming Opera 9.5 release, codename Kestrel, will contain many cool new feature [22.6]

Safari 3.0.2 beta arrives: Safari 3.0 beta 2 update improves security again and resolves Mail, iChat support [22.6]

Shiira 2.1 released: Shiira 2.1 supports the new WebKit, installed by Safari 3.0 beta [19.6]

Safari for PC analysis: All about the money?: The debate is still on about why Apple decided to develop a Windows version of its browser [18.6]

Mozilla exec calls Steve Jobs out-of-date: Apple's Jobs has blurry view of real world if he thinks Firefox will cede ground to Safari [15.6]

Mozilla rewriting code for upcoming Firefox v3: To increase performance, make the code base more modular and deal with new security threats [15.6]

Safari 3.0.1b for Windows: Updated Safari 3.0.1 beta for Windows fixes flaws to improve security [14.6]

Mac vs. PC font smoothing: Safari for Windows: Font smoothing, anti-aliasing and sub-pixel rendering [12.6]

Steve Jobs reignites the browser wars: WWDC: Safari comes to Windows XP and Vista as well as Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard [12.6]

Apple Safari 3 public beta: Mac browser goes cross-platform, adds several other enhancements [11.6]

Latest Camino 1.5 reviewed: Camino uses the same engine behind Firefox but with a touch of Mac class [8.6]

Fifth Firefox 3.0 alpha: Mozilla Firefox 3.0a5 wih new bookmark management called Places [7.6]

Netscape Navigator 9 beta: Netscape Navigator 9.0b1 is the first beta release of the once dominant Web browser [6.6]

Camino 1.5 for Macintosh: Camino 1.5, the first major revision since over a year, adds RSS feed detection [5.6]

May

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.4: Firefox 2.0.0.4 improves support for Windows Vista and fixes several security flaws [31.5]

SeaMonkey 1.1.2 | Firefox 1.5.0.12: SeaMonkey 1.1.2 and Firefox 1.5.0.12 updates close several security vulnerabilities [31.5]

Firefox 3 on Mac to get OS X native form controls: A preview build of Firefox has widgets in Web page forms with a more Mac-like Aqua look and feel [23.5]

KDE 3.5.7 released: KDE 3.5.7 features translations in 65 languages, improvements to KDE PIM suite and Konqueror [22.5]

Opera 9.21 security fix: Recommended Opera 9.21 upgrade corrects a security problem with the download manager [21.5]

More Firefox bloat? Say it ain't so, Mozilla: Firefox 3.0 poised for release later this year, the IE killer is in danger [17.5]

Firefox 2.0.0.4rc3 ready: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.4 release candidate 3 is available for testing [16.5]

Linux system requirement proposal for Mozilla: Raising the runtime requirements for Mozilla applications on Linux [14.5]

Next Netscape browser is called Navigator 9: Netscape revives Navigator brand for Netscape Navigator 9.0 [5.5]

Microsoft to buy Yahoo?: Microsoft asked Yahoo to enter formal negotiations for an acquisition [4.5]

Mozilla releases eBay add-on for Firefox: New add-on lets users monitor their deals on eBay's auction site in real time [3.5]

Camino 1.1 turns into 1.5: Camino developers hope to ship the final version 1.5 later this month [1.5]

April

Mozilla ramps up Firefox 3 schedule: Firefox 3.0 should appear in final form in the last quarter of the year [27.4]

Support for Firefox 1.5 extended until mid-May: Mozilla requires more time to prepare major update from Firefox 1.5 to 2.0 [24.4]

Shiira 2.0 released: All-new KHTML-based Mac Web browser ships with interface update [23.4]

Browser wars over: Vendors now see browsers as an application development platform, despite challenges [17.4]

Netscape 8.1.3 released: Netscape Browser 8.1.3 includes a variety of security fixes [12.4]

Opera 9.2 adds SpeedDial: Multiplatform Opera 9.20 features Speed Dial Web thumbnails and developer tools [11.4]

Netscape security update: New Netscape 8.1.3 fixes several security holes but not all critical bugs [3.4]

Mozilla Minimo 0.2 (PDA): A small, simple, powerful, innovative, Web browser for mobile devices [1.4]

March

Opera 9.2 browser beta: Speed Dial of Opera 9.20 beta puts visual favorites front and center [28.3]

Mozilla upgrades Firefox add-ons site: Mozilla has introduced its new revamped Firefox extensions Website [28.3]

Gran Paradiso alpha 3: Firefox 3.0a3 with Gecko 1.9 includes support for Animated PNG images (APNG) [26.3]

SunriseBrowser for Mac: The free light and fast open-source browser for Web developers [26.3]

Firefox, Safari were more secure than IE in 2006: Safari, Firefox, Opera see fewer vulnerabilities than Internet Explorer [20.3]

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3: Firefox 2.0.0.3 and 1.5.0.11 security and stability update [20.3]

The Firefox story: Firefox goes where few browsers have gone before [15.3]

A guide to Mac OS X Web browsers: Run down of 11 different browsers for OS X [7.3]

Camino 1.0.4 update: Camino version 1.0.4 fixes several critical security and stability issues [7.3]

February

SeaMonkey 1.1.1 and 1.0.8 out: SeaMonkey security and stability releases following the Gecko update [28.2]

Firefox 3.0 will open door to Web apps: Offline support for Web applications, new bookmark and search features [27.2]

Mozilla closes Firefox 2 and 1.5 security holes: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.2 and 1.5.0.10 security and stability updates [23.2]

OmniWeb 5.5.4 available: This small OmniWeb 5.5 update fixes a number of issues [14.2]

Opera 9.02 reviewed: An innovative upgrade, but is it enough to wean users off Safari? [7.2]

Rebirth of Netscape 9.0: Netscape 9 target platforms will be Windows, Linux and Mac OS [5.2]

January

Firefox 2.0: Happier browsing, but secure?: The jury is still out after this Firefox 2.0 review [30.1]

OmniWeb 5.5.3 review: OmniWeb offers RSS support, a robust history and bookmark system and tabbed browsing [29.1]

Konqueror 3.5.6 available: Latest KDE 3.5.6 release includes a number of bug fixes in the KHTML rendering engine [25.1]

Be a power browser: Great tips to streamline your surfing experience [23.1]

SeaMonkey 1.1 released: SeaMonkey 1.1 includes numerous security and feature updates [18.1]

Safari on Windows wish: A suggestion for Apple to port Safari to Windows in 2007 [12.1]

OmniWeb 5.5.2 gets more secure: This update has many changes since version 5.5.1 and addresses a security issue [7.1]

KidsBrowser 3.7 for Mac: Web browser designed for children based on the Safari HTML engine [7.1]

Nokia N800 Internet tablet: New Linux-based device features GTalk and a VGA video-call camera via WiFi [6.1]

Explorer versus Firefox: Web surfing thoughts on browsing the browsers [5.1]

MSIE unsafe for 284 days last year: Using IE6 was unsafe even for patched systems as soon as Microsoft released fixes [5.1]

Market Share Reports 2007

December

Vista and Mac usage both on the rise: Microsoft IE7 installations may eclipse IE6's by this year's end [3.12]

November

Internet Explorer's share stabilizes at about 78%: Microsoft IE at 77.87%, Firefox at 14.85%, Safari 5.05%, Opera 0.99% and Netscape 0.64% [4.11]

October

Mac share rockets to 8.1%: 8.1% in calendar Q3 and no 3 spot in U.S. market: HP, Dell, Apple, Toshiba and Gateway [17.10]

IE7 marketshare lagging, WGA check going away: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 market share at 20-27% in contrast to Firefox's 17% [5.10]

Safari tops 5 percent in September: Apple's Safari is maintaining a steady market share climb [1.10]

September

Linux market share set to surpass Win 98: Mac OS X still ahead of Windows Vista and is quickly catching up to Windows 2000 [3.9]

August

Safari usage flat for July: Safari for Windows seems to have failed to set the world alight, report claims [6.8]

July

Safari use drops in June: Mozilla Firefox was in second place with 14.55% market share in June [24.7]

June

Windows Vista, Mac OS X gain users: Firefox suffered its biggest-ever drop in usage and lost market share by the end of May [18.6]

Safari creeps up, Firefox dips in May: Safari is slowly nearing a 5% market share, Firefox lost to Microsoft's IE [1.6]

May

Mac share of surfers doubles in 8 months: Apple is starting to erode Microsoft's online market share, says analyst [8.5]

Safari inches up in April, Explorer drops: Firefox gained and Safari climbed slightly in April [1.5]

April

Firefox makes headway in Europe: Use of Firefox browser in Europe increased from 19.4% in April 2006 to 24.1% in March 2007 [18.4]

Firefox gains, Safari drops in March: Safari slipped to 4.51%, Firefox moved to 15.01% and IE dropped to an all time low with 78.57% [5.4]

March

Safari continues to grab browser marketshare: Internet Explorer still in front of Firefox, Safari and Opera in February [1.3]

February

Safari gains, Firefox dips in browser share: Firefox lost market share in January, but Safari continued to gain ground [21.2]

Safari climbs in January: Apple's Safari ended 2006 with 4.24 percent of the overall browser market [1.2]

January

Safari up, IE down in 2006: Last year Mozilla Firefox and Safari gained, while Microsoft lost market share [2.1]

Safari and Mac market share continues rise: Safari, Firefox usage rise dramatically; MSIE users shrink to under 80% in December [1.1]