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~~'''Microsoft Edge''' is a proprietary web~~ browser ~~developed by~~ Microsoft~~, first released in 2015 as the successor to Internet Explorer. Based on the Chromium engine since~~ 2020~~, Edge is marketed as a fast and secure browser with integration across Microsoft services.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki~~:~~Verifiability|citation needed]]'']<~~/~~sup> However, its deep embedding into Windows and Microsoft’s promotional tactics have drawn ongoing criticism~~.~~[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']<~~/~~sup>~~

{{ProductCargo|Logo=Microsoft_Edge_logo.png|Category=Web browser|Company=Microsoft|InProduction=Yes|ReleaseYear=2020-01-15|Website=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge}}

=== Consumer-impact summary ===

'''Microsoft Edge''' is a proprietary web browser developed by Microsoft, first released in 2015 as the successor to Internet Explorer. Based on the Chromium engine since 2020, Edge is marketed as a fast and secure browser with integration across Microsoft services.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-30 |title=What's the difference between the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge Legacy? |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-the-difference-between-the-new-microsoft-edge-and-microsoft-edge-legacy-a01258e5-8c05-7bbb-bed2-c65bec0eb126 |url-status=live |website=Microsoft Support}}</ref> However, its deep embedding into Windows and Microsoft’s promotional tactics have drawn ongoing criticism.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']

~~'''~~Freedom~~'''~~

==Consumer impact summary==

====Freedom====

Microsoft Edge has been criticized for undermining user choice by being set as the default browser in Windows and by employing “dark patterns” that discourage switching to competitors.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]''] Forced reinstalls after system updates and persistent prompts have been described as limiting user autonomy.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']

~~'''~~Privacy~~'''~~

====Privacy====

Privacy advocates have raised concerns about Edge’s telemetry and data collection, including browsing history and search queries sent to Microsoft by default.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]''] While the company claims this improves performance and security, critics view it as excessive surveillance.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']

~~'''~~Business model~~'''~~

====Business model====

Edge follows a freemium-adjacent model, integrating Microsoft services such as Bing and Shopping tools directly into the browser.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]''] Critics argue these features prioritize monetization and ecosystem lock-in over user experience.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']

~~'''~~Market control~~'''~~

====Market control====

By bundling Edge with Windows and tightly integrating it into the operating system, Microsoft has been accused of leveraging its OS dominance to entrench its browser market share.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]''] This has attracted regulatory scrutiny and antitrust complaints.[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']

==Incidents==

===Forced Installation via Windows Updates===

~~=== Incidents ===~~

Microsoft has been criticized for pushing Edge installations and re-pinnings through Windows updates, even when users had previously removed or replaced the browser.{{Citation needed}}

~~'''Forced Installation via Windows Updates'''~~

==See also==

*[[Chromium]]

Microsoft has been criticized for pushing Edge installations and re-pinnings through Windows updates, even when users had previously removed or replaced the browser. ~~[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation~~ needed~~]]'']~~

*[[Firefox]]

*[[Microsoft]]

=== See also ===

* [~~https://consumerrights.wiki/Category:Web_browsers Web browsers~~]

* [[~~Chromium~~]]

* [[~~Firefox~~]]

=== References ===

==References==

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-'''Microsoft Edge''' is a proprietary web browser developed by Microsoft, first released in 2015 as the successor to Internet Explorer. Based on the Chromium engine since 2020, Edge is marketed as a fast and secure browser with integration across Microsoft services.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup> However, its deep embedding into Windows and Microsoft’s promotional tactics have drawn ongoing criticism.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
+{{ProductCargo|Logo=Microsoft_Edge_logo.png|Category=Web browser|Company=Microsoft|InProduction=Yes|ReleaseYear=2020-01-15|Website=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge}}
-=== Consumer-impact summary ===
+'''Microsoft Edge''' is a proprietary web browser developed by Microsoft, first released in 2015 as the successor to Internet Explorer. Based on the Chromium engine since 2020, Edge is marketed as a fast and secure browser with integration across Microsoft services.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-30 |title=What's the difference between the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge Legacy? |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-the-difference-between-the-new-microsoft-edge-and-microsoft-edge-legacy-a01258e5-8c05-7bbb-bed2-c65bec0eb126 |url-status=live |website=Microsoft Support}}</ref> However, its deep embedding into Windows and Microsoft’s promotional tactics have drawn ongoing criticism.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
-'''Freedom'''
+==Consumer impact summary==
+====Freedom====
 Microsoft Edge has been criticized for undermining user choice by being set as the default browser in Windows and by employing “dark patterns” that discourage switching to competitors.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup> Forced reinstalls after system updates and persistent prompts have been described as limiting user autonomy.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
-'''Privacy'''
+====Privacy====
 Privacy advocates have raised concerns about Edge’s telemetry and data collection, including browsing history and search queries sent to Microsoft by default.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup> While the company claims this improves performance and security, critics view it as excessive surveillance.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
-'''Business model'''
+====Business model====
 Edge follows a freemium-adjacent model, integrating Microsoft services such as Bing and Shopping tools directly into the browser.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup> Critics argue these features prioritize monetization and ecosystem lock-in over user experience.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
-'''Market control'''
+====Market control====
 By bundling Edge with Windows and tightly integrating it into the operating system, Microsoft has been accused of leveraging its OS dominance to entrench its browser market share.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup> This has attracted regulatory scrutiny and antitrust complaints.<sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
+==Incidents==
+===Forced Installation via Windows Updates===
-=== Incidents ===
+Microsoft has been criticized for pushing Edge installations and re-pinnings through Windows updates, even when users had previously removed or replaced the browser.{{Citation needed}}
-'''Forced Installation via Windows Updates'''
+==See also==
+*[[Chromium]]
-Microsoft has been criticized for pushing Edge installations and re-pinnings through Windows updates, even when users had previously removed or replaced the browser. <sup>[''[[Consumer Rights Wiki:Verifiability|citation needed]]'']</sup>
+*[[Firefox]]
+*[[Microsoft]]
-=== See also ===
-* [https://consumerrights.wiki/Category:Web_browsers Web browsers]
-* [[Chromium]]
-* [[Firefox]]
-=== References ===
+==References==
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+[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]
+[[Category:Articles in need of additional work]]
+[[Category:Articles with verification concerns or other deficiencies]]