Search Engine Wars: Data from 1995 to 2024

The detailed analysis of global search engine usage trends over nearly three decades. The data represents the percentage of users worldwide who utilized specific search engines on desktop computers and mobile devices.

For the early years, the data is sourced from company reports and various surveys. For later years, it relies on research from established data providers to ensure accuracy and coverage.

This timeline highlights pivotal moments, from the dominance of early players like AltaVista and Yahoo! to Google's meteoric rise and the enduring presence of competitors like Bing, Baidu, and others.