Firefox outperforms Chrome in speed for the first time according to a Speedometer assessment

In a recent assessment by Speedometer, a tool designed to gauge a browser's web app responsiveness through simulated user interactions, Mozilla Firefox has outpaced Google Chrome in terms of speed. This is a significant shift in the browser landscape, as there was a period when Firefox was noticeably slower than its Chrome counterpart. However, in recent years Firefox has been steadily closing the gap, and now even outperforms Chrome under high load conditions.

Firefox offers a range of benefits over Chrome browsers, including customization, hardening, security and privacy. Historically, one of the main criticisms against Firefox has been its lack of speed and responsiveness. However, with the introduction of major updates such as Quantum, and its ongoing enhancements, Firefox has made significant strides in improving its speed and responsiveness, particularly under high load.

These developments could potentially challenge the perception of Firefox as a slower browser and encourage more users to consider it as a viable alternative to Chromium based offerings.