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June 23, 2008

Google Captures Mobile Search Majority in Q1

Almost mirroring its traditional search presence, Google was able to capture 61% of the total mobile search market in the first quarter of 2008...
Keith Vera
Account Manager

Almost mirroring its traditional search presence, Google was able to capture 61% of the total mobile search market in the first quarter of 2008. According to a recently released report by Nielsen Mobile, Google ranked highest in mobile searches, with Yahoo and MSN following with 18% and 5% respectively.

According to Hitwise, Google captured 68.29% of all searches in May, 2008. Yahoo and MSN followed as usual with 19.95% and 5.89% respectively. Below is the Hitwise chart showing month-over-month and May 07 to 08 market shares for the big three:

Percentage of U.S. Searches Among Leading Search Engine Providers
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