UC browser clocks over 50% of market share in mobile browsing in India

UC Browser, the flagship mobile browser of UCWeb, has announced that it has registered more than 50% of market share in case of mobile browsing in India. The numbers were revealed by research firm StatCounterThe company stated that the Indian market for the browser soared 15% in last 12 months alone and currently, 1 of every 2 mobile page viewed in India is accessed via UC Browser. UC Browser has also reached 16.82% worldwide market share as of September 2015 and is said to be the second most popular mobile browser after Chrome.

“India is the world’s fastest growing mobile country and our largest overseas market and we are deeply committed to it. We constantly strive to reach new users through unique customization and localization efforts, across genres. By providing a one-stop platform, UC Browser makes mobile services conveniently accessible, helping improve and reshape the mobile lifestyle of people worldwide. Going forward, we look to aid the Indian government in its ambitious mobile digital literacy campaign.”

Said Kenny Ye, Managing Director of UCWeb India, Alibaba Mobile Business Group.

Earlier this month, UCWeb announced the launch of UC Browser 10.7for Android.