The web browser is a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web. The term "web browser" is typically used to refer to the software that allows a user to access, view, and navigate web pages. The web browser is one of the oldest applications on the Internet, and it is one of the fastest-growing applications in terms of popularity. Windows users need a web browser to access the Internet, and many different browsers are available for Windows computers. Some of the best browsers for Windows include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Compared to other browsers, the web browser is light regarding resource usage and memory footprint.