Google's browser hasn't quite been out for a year and a half and it has just surpassed Safari according to one online bean counter's stats. It's now the number three browser, behind Internet Explorer and Firefox right behind it.
Both Chrome and Safari have mobile versions to bolster their numbers, and Safari has to date been emblematic of Apple's comeback. Those Apple stores are still humming along happily, but the Google juggernaut can't be underestimated. The mobile version of Firefox, code named Fennec, is in development and can be found for the Nokia tablets, but those devices are so niche -- I should know, I own one -- I don't expect them to make any kind of dent in Firefox's numbers.
In the end I imagine this just makes the folks at Opera really angry. All of these years of putting out quality browsers for all sorts of platforms and they haven't been able to reach the number four spot. One possible way to boost Opera's numbers? Promote the Internet Channel on the Wii that uses the Opera browser. It seems like everyone owns one of those now.
Seen on CNet.