Mobile vs Desktop Internet Usage in 2023

The usage of mobile devices and desktop computers for internet browsing has seen a near equilibrium in recent years. However, the exact distribution varies across different regions and sources. Here are some key statistics from 2023 regarding mobile and desktop internet usage:

• Global data showcases a nearly even split in web traffic between mobile and desktop devices. Specifically, mobile devices accounted for 49.78% while desktops held a 50.22% share of all web visits, according to Techjury. On the other hand, Statcounter reported a slight edge for mobile with a 54.02% share compared to desktop's 45.98%. EarthWeb presented a higher mobile usage, stating that 66.05% of global internet traffic comes from mobile phones.
• In the United States, the divide is almost equal with mobile accounting for around 49% and desktop for 48% of web traffic, as per Kinsta. An included study in the same source indicates a higher mobile usage of 63% when tablets are counted in the mobile category.
• A more specific statistic from Oberlo, as of August 2023, indicates that 32.23% of total web visits were from mobile, compared to 67.77% from desktops.

The variations in these statistics may arise from differences in data collection methods, geographic regions covered, and the inclusion or exclusion of tablets in the mobile category. Nonetheless, it's clear that mobile usage is a significant part of the global internet traffic, with many regions showing comparable or higher mobile usage than desktop.