Which of the following is considered as first web browser?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question:  Which of the following is considered as first web browser?

A   Nexus

B   Netscape Navigator

C  Internet Explorer

D   Mosaic

Answer:       Nexus

Web BrowserRelease DateDeveloper NamePlatformNotable FeaturesHistorical Significance
WorldWideWebDecember 1990Tim Berners-LeeNeXTSTEP (Mac)The first web browser

allowed text-only browsing

Developed by the inventor of the World Wide Web, laid the foundation for web browsing.
Line Mode1992Nicola PellowUnix-basedText-based browser with no graphicsOne of the earliest browsers, precursor to graphical browsers.
MosaicApril 1993NCSAMultiple platformsPopularized the World Wide Web with graphicsFirst graphical browser played a pivotal role in the web’s growth.
CelloJune 1993Thomas R. BruceWindowsOne of the first graphical browsers for WindowsEarly Windows-based browser, contributed to web expansion on PC platforms.
ArenaApril 1993Dave RaggettUnix-basedDeveloped by the W3C for testing and researchShowcased early web standards and compliance.
Lynx1992Distributed by CERNMultiple platformsText-based browser with character-based UIPopular for text-only browsing, accessible to a wide range of systems.