Microsoft Edge vs Tor Browser:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Edge and Tor Browser were level in searches among web browsers worldwide, with an estimated 823K branded searches each, at 3.8% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web browsers, Microsoft Edge appeared in four of the five answers and Tor Browser in two. Microsoft Edge was mentioned before Tor Browser in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Edge and Tor Browser are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Edge, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Tor Browser in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Edge, named ahead of Tor Browser in 4 of 5 answers
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Top web browsers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Edge was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tor Browser was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Edge was listed before Tor Browser in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Google Chrome1st
Firefox2nd
Brave3rd- Microsoft Edge4th
Safari5th
Tor Browser6th
Vivaldi7th
Opera8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Brave5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Chrome5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Firefox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Safari4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Edge4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tor Browser2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vivaldi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Opera1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about web browsers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web browser should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web browsers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web browser for everyday browsing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web browsers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“browser for privacy”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Microsoft Edge or Tor Browser more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Edge and Tor Browser by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight web browsers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Edge, Tor Browser. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brave | Google Chrome | Safari | Firefox | Opera | Microsoft Edge | Tor Browser | Vivaldi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.4% | 29% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.6% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.6% | 29.3% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.7% | 28% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.8% | 26.6% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.72% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.9% | 24.4% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.8% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.48% |
| May 2026 | 20.5% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.55% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.1% | 25.8% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 21% | 25.7% | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.5% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 9% | 4% | 4% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.42% |
How has the Microsoft Edge and Tor Browser comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Microsoft Edge took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Edge’s share of searches among web browsers worldwide moved from 3.9% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tor Browser’s share of searches among web browsers worldwide moved from 4.7% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 823K.
How did search popularity change for web browsers worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tor Browser worldwide fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 823K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Edge’s and Tor Browser’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Microsoft Edge
1 branded search term
- microsoft edge
Tor Browser
1 branded search term
- tor browser
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