Ask HN: Why do Mac users use Chrome not Safari?

2 points by plg 3y ago ↗ HN

Just curious, how come I see lots of Mac users using Chrome not Safari for web stuff? Is it because the web/dev tools are better or more familiar and the users I see are also web devs?

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hairofadog 3y ago ↗

I use safari, but I think the extension ecosystem in Chrome (React Dev Tools, etc.) may be one reason some developers like it.

Normille 3y ago ↗

i don't use either.

regmtait 3y ago ↗

I've used Firefox since the early days of Firebug. Dev tools still great and Mozilla continues to respect privacy. Tiny market share now. Safari felt a bit rough in the past.

spacedcowboy 3y ago ↗

Chrome has a ridiculously high percentage (65%) of the market [1]. If the people you see are mainly web-devs, that's going to pretty self-selecting...

Personally I like Safari, but it's all down to personal choice.

[1] https://gs.statcounter.com/browser-market-share

maxharris 3y ago ↗

I use Safari on Mac, and Firefox on Linux. I don't even have Chrome installed on any of my machines.

yuppie_scum 3y ago ↗

Extensions.

aristofun 3y ago ↗

Safari has just terrible usability and developer plugins ecosystem in comparison to Chrome.

Less important issue is also worse compatibility of some websites that you have no choice but use (like government services etc).

Unfortunately. Since the raw performance is noticeably better on Mac.

gardenfelder 3y ago ↗

Firefox and Brave

navjack27 3y ago ↗

I use edge on mine