According to the latest stats from my website, 64% of visitors browse using a mobile device, 35% use a desktop computer, and just 1% access the site via a tablet.
The dominance of mobile browsing comes as no surprise—most people check blogs and sites while commuting, relaxing, or scrolling in bed. It’s a reminder that formatting for mobile isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. Text needs to be readable without zooming, buttons should be thumb-friendly, and images must load quickly without compromising quality.
The 1% tablet usage is curious. Tablets offer a larger screen and portability, but they may be caught in a strange middle ground—not quite mobile, not quite desktop. They’re used mainly at home or in educational or professional settings, not for casual browsing. That tiny number might reflect a shrinking market or a shift in how people use their devices.
Could it change? Possibly. If tablet tech takes a leap—better screens, faster processors, lower prices—we might see a resurgence. Or, if designers tailor content specifically for that in-between format, it may invite more use.
But for now, mobile leads the charge, and any serious website should prioritise it accordingly. The data is loud and clear: think small screen first.
-M (Author of SEETHINGS, downloadable and free for a limited time)
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I’m one of the 1% tablet users. I need the larger screen to be able to read the text properly with my bad sight. Really interesting article, thanks for posting!
Hi Naomi,
We welcome minorities! Thanks for dropping by and not squinting! -M