According to Cloudflare's annual report on internet trends, Go has overtaken Node.js as the most popular language used for making automated API requests. The report, which analyzed internet traffic patterns throughout 2024, found that Go accounted for 11.8% of automated API requests, followed closely by Node.js at 10%.

The shift in popularity is significant, with Go's share increasing by 40% year over year, while Node.js' share fell by 30%. Python and Java also saw their shares rise, to 9.6% and 7.4%, respectively, while .NET's share declined to 3.6%. The findings are based on Cloudflare's observation of more than half of internet traffic being API-related, with much of this traffic consisting of automated API calls from dynamic websites and applications.

This year's report marks Cloudflare's fifth year of observing internet trends and patterns, providing valuable insights into the evolution of the digital landscape. The report highlights various trends and patterns observed in Cloudflare's global network, including the dominance of mobile devices, with nearly one-third of mobile internet traffic coming from Apple iOS devices and over two-thirds from Android devices.

Other notable findings from the report include a 17.2% growth in global internet traffic in 2024, with nearly half of web requests using HTTP/2 and one-fifth using HTTP/3. React, PHP, and jQuery emerged as the most popular technologies used to build websites, while HubSpot, Google, and WordPress were among the most popular providers of supporting services and platforms.

In terms of search engines, Google maintained its position as the most popular search engine globally, with an 88% share. Google Chrome also remained the most popular web browser, representing nearly 66% of web requests. Furthermore, the report found that 13% of TLS (Transport Layer Security) 1.3 traffic is using post-quantum encryption.

The report's findings have significant implications for the tech industry, highlighting the growing importance of automated API requests and the shifting landscape of programming languages. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Cloudflare's report provides valuable insights for developers, businesses, and policymakers alike.

In conclusion, Cloudflare's 2024 Radar Year in Review report offers a comprehensive look at the trends and patterns shaping the internet. The report's findings, particularly the rise of Go as the top language for automated API requests, underscore the need for the tech industry to stay adaptable and responsive to changing demands and technologies.