Internet Explorer, we hardly knew ye
Jun 29, 2022David Belson
Summary
This post analyzes the usage trends of Internet Explorer 11 and older versions as the browser approaches its retirement date. It examines the decline in usage, geographical distribution, and the significant proportion of bot traffic masquerading as Internet Explorer. The analysis uses Cloudflare's traffic data, bot scoring, and WAF mitigation percentages to provide insights into the residual usage patterns and the prevalence of automated traffic.
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