check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
The Microsoft Edge management service now allows admins to gain visibility into extensions installed across their managed users. From the extensions monitoring page, admins can see which extensions have been installed as well as manage user requests for blocked extensions.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-01-29
updated:
2026-01-29
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Edge now allows administrators to monitor and manage browser extensions across their organization, providing a centralized view to track installed extensions and manage requests for blocked ones.
Direct effects for Operations**
Extension Management Visibility
Without proper preparation, the introduction of the Edge management service may lead to confusion among users regarding which extensions are allowed or blocked, potentially disrupting their workflow.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/enterprise-mobility-security/microsoft-edge-extensions-monitoring-in-the-edge-management/ba-p/3651230
User Experience Disruption
If the change is implemented without adequate communication, users may experience frustration due to unexpected blocking of necessary extensions, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/enterprise-mobility-security/microsoft-edge-extensions-monitoring-in-the-edge-management/ba-p/3651230
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