Firefox ended 2005 with nearly 10% market share in the browser landscape, yet many users found it frustrating that 1 in every 10 websites did not function properly on this browser.
A survey conducted by the research firm SciVisum in the UK was based on the top 100 websites in the country. 3% of these sites suggested users switch to Microsoft Internet Explorer, such as Odeon Cinemas and Jobcentreplus, while another 7% only operated on code compatible with Internet Explorer, including British American Tobacco and Lloyds TSB.
“Surprisingly, after many years, users still encounter sites that do not support their preferred browsers or suggest links to download Internet Explorer,” commented Deri Jones, CEO of SciVisum.
Additionally, many websites have implemented strict policies; for instance, PowerHouse officially blocks Firefox users, while English Heritage initially forced them to view a graphic-free version of their site.
Firefox has grown from a 4.64% market share at the beginning of 2005 to nearly 10% by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Internet Explorer’s share decreased from 90.31% to 85.05%.
