Microsoft Edge - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Microsoft Edge's robust search history capabilities. They find it easy to access and search for previously visited websites by date or keyword. Users report that the history page shows recently closed tabs and allows for quick clearing of history. They highlight the ability to manage how long history is kept and the option to sync history across devices. They also value the capability for research and education purposes, as it helps track and revisit important sites effortlessly. Of the 36 Microsoft Edge users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Search History, 97% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“It have a really good search history page , it shows recently closed tabs and the history with date and time , so that you can easily find the thing you need . You can also use the search bar in history page to search for a particular website etc.”

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shubham K.

Transcriptor

“I love how I have easy access to this feature on the Edge browser. I can quickly glance at my history and get back to any sites/pages. Also, history clears quickly and you have the option of setting up how often you would like to keep and/or clear.”

zoie y.

Lifestyle Coaching

Users report that Microsoft Edge's address bar is efficient and versatile. They appreciate the ability to search directly from the address bar and the option to generate QR codes from frequently visited websites. Reviewers indicate that the address bar shows encryption status and offers a read-aloud capability. They find it user-friendly, with the capability to copy and paste URLs easily. Some users mention the address bar's integration with Bing and the option to switch to a unified search bar. Of the 85 Microsoft Edge users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Address Bar, 94% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The address bar works efficiently because it shows me the URL of the pages that I am on and I can easily copy and paste the URL whenever I want. Moreover, Microsoft Edge loads web pages quickly when I enter any URL in the address bar. ”

Stacy-Ann B.

Student(Former Accounts Clerk)

“The Edge address bar uses Bing as a search engine, Edge permits us to generate a QR code from the websites we most visit, it leaves us adjust the search tabs on the side of the screen, this bar has too many features that can make us more beneficial and comfortable our web browsing.”

Cristhian J.

CEO

Reviewers indicate that Microsoft Edge's default search engine, Bing, is fast and efficient, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. They appreciate the option to switch to other search engines like Google or DuckDuckGo. Users find the AI-powered search engine helpful for summarizing information and discovering new inspiration. However, some users feel that Bing's search results are not as accurate as Google's and find the AI chatbot distracting. They value the ability to customize their search engine preferences. Of the 116 Microsoft Edge users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Search Engine, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The default Search engine is Bing. It is a very annoying search engine. There's a AI Chatbot which pops up every time I search for something. It is distracting and useless. Fortunately, I can switch to Google as my default search engine.”

Aakash P.

Student

“The searching tool in Edge, Microsoft Bing, does not work perfectly and the finds you get are not the most relevant, at least in my opinion. Google Chrome is better in finding exactly what you are searching for.”

Joel M.

Quality Coordinator Engineer

Users appreciate Microsoft Edge's bookmark management capabilities. They find it easy to organize bookmarks into folders and sync them across devices. Reviewers highlight the ability to quickly add bookmarks with a single click and manage them efficiently. They value the options to import bookmarks from other browsers and create groups for different types of sites. Some users mention the vertical display of bookmarks and tabs, which can be customized. They find the bookmark management tool intuitive and helpful for organizing frequently visited sites. Of the 86 Microsoft Edge users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Bookmark Management, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“With this am able to organize my bookmarks of site into groups. I have groups for video sites, groups for ecommerce sites and others, using this.”

peter a.

IT Asset and Configuration Analyst

“Microsoft Edge's Bookmark Management is essential for effective and well-organized online browsing. You may save time and effort by organizing and storing your favorite websites so you can quickly visit them with a single click.”

Favour O.

Education Officer

Reviewers feel that Microsoft Edge's private browsing, or InPrivate mode, is valuable for maintaining privacy. They report that it prevents the storage of browsing history, cookies, and other tracking data. Users appreciate the ability to access bookmarks, passwords, and form-fill data while in private mode. They find it useful for browsing sensitive topics and using different credentials. Some users prefer Edge's private browsing over other browsers for its perceived better privacy protection. They also mention the ease of opening an InPrivate window with a keyboard shortcut. Of the 80 Microsoft Edge users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Private Browsing, 81% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Microsoft Edge private browsing helps so that you don't hv to clear your history manually and so that confidential information doesn't stay in the browser.”

David M.

IT Technician

“I have the ability to browse sensitive topics that I don't want to search regularly on Microsoft Edge, with the plus of it not keeping track of my digital footprint.”

JL

Jonathan L.

Photographer