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Does a website supporting Internet Explorer still make sense?

Many of our clients ask us: "Do I need to configure my site to display correctly in Internet Explorer Browser?"

By Maria DruziukPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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We decided to write this blog, as many users in 2020 are still worried this issue.

Many of our clients ask us:

"Do I need to configure my site to display correctly in Internet Explorer Browser?"

We are confident that website support of the Internet Explorer browser is not required!

Below, Internetdevels Drupal support company will explain should you worry if your site does not support of the Internet Explorer? ... and all other necessary information. Let's go!

The website support of the Internet Explorer is old-fashioned

The confirmation that the website support of the Internet Explorer is old-fashioned was the official appeal from Microsoft.

Back in 2016, they announced that they were stopping support for the IE browser. Microsoft Security Chief Chris Jackson urged IE browser users to stop using it as no one can guarantee its security.

Internet Explorer does not currently meet all W3C requirements, so support is not recommended.

3 main Internet Explorer Issues:

  1. W3C inconsistency
  2. absence of Microsoft support
  3. rare updates and improvements

These issues are good evidence to end the website support for Internet Explorer.

How many people still use IE in 2020?

In 2020, some people are still using the Internet Explorer. Let's take a look at chart that shows how often people use IE compared to other popular browsers.

The data speaks for itself. Today IE browser takes the last position.

Who still uses Internet Explorer in 2020?

There are three cases where users are still using Internet Explorer.

1. users who developed their business tools specifically for IE.

It is used if the business was created long ago, when IE was in the top among browsers. Such users do not switch to another browser for one reason - all business tool need to be redone.

Apparently this is the main reason that stops them from terminating website support for Internet Explorer. Believe us, that limit functionality only suppress your business.

2. users who need certificate recovery.

Among the list of those who still have a website support of the Internet Explorer are those who work in the field that requires a special certificate.

To clarify the situation, we will give you an example. In order to work legally, medical companies need to get FDA certificates. And when they want to change the browser, they will need to reissue the certificate, which is not very convenient.

Therefore, such companies often continue to support website of the Internet Explorer to avoid other problems.

3. experienced users .

What do we mean? Here we included all those who remember the launch of IE browser))

Recently on one of the blogs we found such interesting user answers to the question: "Why do you still use Internet Explorer support on the website?"

Which Browsers Should Your Website Support?

To use the Internet, you need to use a browser. According to the latest data, the most popular browsers today are:

  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Internet Explorer
  • Opera

Therefore, the choice is yours. Everyone chooses which browser is more convenient to use. We would advise you to stop supporting your website support for Internet Explorer in 2020. Concentrate on making your site support new browsers.

What should you choose instead of support instead of the Internet Explorer?

The website support of the Internet Explorer is optional in today's digital world. Even an official Microsoft source said bluntly that users need to stop using Internet Explorer because it is not secure.

Chrome is by far the most popular browser, so you can use it as a variant.

If you have any questions — contact the development agency Internetdevels. Our developers will do everything quickly and at an affordable price.

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