Google, Microsoft, and others team up for Chromium browser alliance under Linux Foundation

A new "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers" group has formed under the Linux Foundation, with Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera as founding members. The alliance aims to fund and advance Chromium-based browser development, providing a neutral space for collaboration. Google, which contributed 94% of Chromium commits in 2024, urges partners to increase their contributions. The initiative's impact on non-Chromium browsers like Firefox is uncertain, potentially challenging Mozilla's market position.