Firefox Gains 6 Million Users Since EU Browser Choice Screen Rules Took Effect

Since 2024, Firefox has gained 6 million users, mainly due to browser choice screens introduced under the EU Digital Markets Act, according to data from The Register. Other independent browsers such as DuckDuckGo, Opera , Vivaldi, and Aloha have also experienced growth following the same regulatory change. The Digital Markets Act mandates that gatekeepers like Apple and Google display alternative browser options to users on new devices through dedicated selection screens, rather than exclusively