The Mozilla Foundation finds itself in a difficult position. On one hand, it must assert its place against Google and its Chrome browser, while on the other, it needs to side with the search giant in the face of U.S. justice.
As part of its investigation into Google's monopoly in the online search market, the U.S. Department of Justice has several ideas. They wish to see the California giant divest from its Chrome browser, which is viewed as a significant gateway to Google's search service. Moreover, they aim to prohibit Google's search partnerships with third-party companies, including Mozilla.
Despite Mozilla's efforts to diversify its revenue streams, including subscriptions for Mozilla VPN and Pocket Premium, a significant portion of its income still comes from its agreement with Google. In 2023, queries made on Google through Firefox accounted for **85% of Mozilla's revenues**. Ultimately, Mozilla's reliance on Google remains critical for its survival, as highlighted in a blog post by the foundation.
