The US emphasizes that Google should sell Chrome; to understand

United States Ministry of Justice (Doj) repeated on Friday 7 Google Chrome can be forced to sell. Forced separation from the browser will be an alternative to reduce the company’s dominance in the search market accused of monopoly.

Part of the offer Strategy of recovery of competition in the sector. The plan was initially released in November 2024, and after a revision in March, it remained likely to disintegrate Chrome.

In the latest version of the document, Doj lifted Android sales to reduce monopoly. Previously, if the US government did not meet other requirements, the US government thought of making the operating system independent.

Why does he sell chrome?

Chrome for Doj is a “basic access point için for search and Sales can reduce Google’s impact on this market. The browser separation will make room for competitors to gain more relevance and use users more balanced.

Chrome Sale will bring difficulties

Google Chrome is not just a browser, At the same time the base of several other browsers Through open source chromium project. If it is sold, it is not clear how the new owner will manage the project.

If the chrome is cut or converted into a registered software, the effect on the market of browsers will be important. Currently, large browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Opera use this technology as a basis.

Chrome dominates the market for years

Since 2012, Chrome is the world’s most widely used browser. According to data StatcounterSince 2018, Google’s browser has maintained a share of over 60% in front of competitors.

Before Chrome’s rise, the market leader was Internet Explorer, who rapidly lost their relevance for years.

The decision should still take months

. Google should offer proposal on Monday (10), then reviewedBut nothing has been explained so far. The company’s latest official proposal was announced in December.

The trials of the case are planned to be held in April and the court decision should only be arrested in September 2025. Therefore, any concrete change will still take months.