Google has released version 3 of Chrome browser for PC users, it’s been a year and the browser has grabbed around 3% of the browser market share. Doesn’t sound quite bad but Google will only be satisfied by the browser only if grabs a 10% market share in the next two years. Well that isn’t a huge target given that it has gained a 3% share in a year, it might get close to 9% at least if it maintains its current growth, which is bound to shoot up as it releases in full swing for the Mac devices too. I guess the Google will have to utilize the Web to advertize the browser to gain more in the browser market. The real issue is that despite many people liking Chrome, many still don’t use it as a primary browser and it’s going to take some time before a complete switch is made. Until then we will continue to see spikes in its market share.
Chrome has the tabs at the top. Until that changes it won't be my browser of choice. It's claims of being faster aren't born out in my experience with it. I suspect that many businesses don't let any browsers be installed on their systems other than Internet Explorer. The place I work for doesn't. I don't like the rest of the interface besides the tabs at the top, either. The customization options available for Firefox aren't there for Chrome.
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