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==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
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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> | 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 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> | 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==== | |||
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> | 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==== | |||
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> | 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== | ==Incidents== | ||
===Forced Installation via Windows Updates=== | |||
Microsoft has been criticized for pushing Edge installations and re-pinnings through Windows updates, even when users had previously removed or replaced the browser. | 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}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Chromium]] | *[[Chromium]] | ||
*[[Firefox]] | *[[Firefox]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Articles in need of additional work]] | [[Category:Articles in need of additional work]] | ||
[[Category:Articles with verification concerns or other deficiencies]] | [[Category:Articles with verification concerns or other deficiencies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:51, 2 September 2025
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2020-01-15 |
| Product Type | Web browser |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge |
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.[1] However, its deep embedding into Windows and Microsoft’s promotional tactics have drawn ongoing criticism.[citation needed]
Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]
Freedom[edit | edit source]
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.[citation needed] Forced reinstalls after system updates and persistent prompts have been described as limiting user autonomy.[citation needed]
Privacy[edit | edit source]
Privacy advocates have raised concerns about Edge’s telemetry and data collection, including browsing history and search queries sent to Microsoft by default.[citation needed] While the company claims this improves performance and security, critics view it as excessive surveillance.[citation needed]
Business model[edit | edit source]
Edge follows a freemium-adjacent model, integrating Microsoft services such as Bing and Shopping tools directly into the browser.[citation needed] Critics argue these features prioritize monetization and ecosystem lock-in over user experience.[citation needed]
Market control[edit | edit source]
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.[citation needed] This has attracted regulatory scrutiny and antitrust complaints.[citation needed]
Incidents[edit | edit source]
Forced Installation via Windows Updates[edit | edit source]
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]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "What's the difference between the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge Legacy?". Microsoft Support. 2025-08-30.
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