- The faster way to get things done on the web with built-in features for staying organized, researching, and discovering.
- Microsoft Edge is a cross-platform web browser developed by Microsoft. It was first released for Windows 10 and Xbox One in 2015, then for Android and iOS in 2017, for macOS in 2019, and as a preview for Linux in October 2020.
The new Microsoft Edge is here!
The new Microsoft Edge is here and now available to download on all supported versions of Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Get it today!
Develop extensions for the next Microsoft Edge
The next version of Microsoft Edge, build on Chromium, is ready for extension developers. Click below to discover how to get started and how to get your extension into the Microsoft Store.
Become a Microsoft Edge Insider
Want to see what we’re working on next? Check out the Microsoft Edge Insider channels to try the latest features and improvements in development. Download now and join our community. We look forward to your feedback and ideas!
WebView2 is Microsoft’s new embedded web control, built on top of Microsoft Edge (Chromium). This means that as a Windows app developer you will now have access to the latest web tech in both existing and new apps. WebView2 lets you combine the ease and agility of developing for the web with the power of building a native desktop application.
Web Platform
Extensions
Extend the browser to improve your browsing experience.
PWA
Enhance existing websites with native app-like experiences.
Tools
Debug and automate the browser using powerful tools for web developers.
Webview2
Embed web content (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in your native applications.
What's New
Reducing distractions with quiet notification requests
Beginning with Microsoft Edge 84, we’re introducing support for a new notification request experience called quiet notification requests.
Today, we’re excited to announce the “first-look” rollout of the Storage Access API in our Canary and Dev channels
Hear the latest updates on Microsoft Edge & Chromium for developers including DevTools, PWAs, new platform features, and more.
Blog posts
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Developer Resources
Tools, references, guides and more
Discover the tools that will help you to build better web. Scan your site with WebHint, check the accesibility of our site with Microsoft Accesibility Tool Extensions or download a sample of WebView2 SDK.
Note: This article is for the new Microsoft Edge . Get help for the legacy version of Microsoft Edge.
With your permission, the new Microsoft Edge can remember information for you, making it easier to return to a favorite site or fill in forms. Microsoft Edge stores your browsing data, such as your passwords, info you've entered in forms, sites you've visited, and other information. Other browsing modes such as InPrivate browsing and Guest mode function differently and store less data than normal browsing.
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Your browsing data is stored on your device. If you've turned on sync, those data types can also be stored in the Microsoft cloud to be synced across your signed in versions of Microsoft Edge.
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You can see and clear your browsing history by selecting Settings and more > History > Manage history. You may choose to clear your browsing history at any time.
Clear browsing data stored on your computer
To clear browsing data on your computer, make sure sync is turned off. Items that are synced will be cleared across all synced devices.
Here's how to clear your browsing data in Microsoft Edge:
Select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services .
Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
Choose a time range from the Time range drop-down menu.
Choose the types of data you want to clear (see the table below for descriptions). For example, you may want to remove browsing history and cookies but keep passwords and form fill data.
Select Clear now.
Clear browsing data stored in the cloud (if you’ve turned on sync or personalization)
To manage and delete data saved in the Microsoft cloud, see the privacy dashboard. On the privacy dashboard you can view or delete your data. Data that you delete on the privacy dashboard won’t be deleted from your device.
To learn more about how to stop sharing your data with Microsoft, see Microsoft Edge browsing data and privacy.
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Browsing data you can delete in the browser
Types of info | What gets deleted | Where it's stored |
|---|---|---|
Browsing history | The URLs of sites you've visited, and the dates and times of each visit. | On your device (or if sync is turned on, across your synced devices) |
Download history | The list of files you've downloaded from the web. This only deletes the list, not the actual files that you've downloaded. | On your device |
Cookies and other site data | Info that sites store on your device to remember your preferences, such as sign-in info or your location and media licenses. | On your device |
Cached images and files | Copies of pages, images, and other media content stored on your device. The browser uses these copies to load content faster the next time you visit those sites. | On your device |
Passwords | Site passwords that you've saved. | On your device (or if sync is turned on, across your synced devices) |
Autofill form data (includes forms and cards) | Info that you've entered into forms, such as your email, credit card, or a shipping address. | On your device (or if sync is turned on, across your synced devices) |
Site permissions | Go to Settings and more > Settings > Site permissions to see a list for each website, including location, cookies, pop-ups, and media autoplay. | On your device |
Hosted app data | Info web apps store on your device. This includes data from the Microsoft Store. To see the apps saved to Microsoft Edge, go to Settings and more > Apps > Manage apps. | On your device |
Clear Internet Explorer browsing data using Microsoft Edge
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Using Microsoft Edge, you can clear all browsing data from Internet Explorer. Clearing Internet Explorer browsing data won’t affect your browsing data in another browser.
Note: This is only available if your organization has turned on Internet Explorer mode.
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In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services .
Under Clear browsing data for Internet Explorer, select Choose what to clear.
Choose the types of data you want to clear.
Select Delete.
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