Many features are turned on by default when updates roll out rather than being opt-in add-ons.īefore anyone jumps into the comments and points out the Google does the same thing. But Microsoft is too aggressive with its browser and with Bing. Our guide on ' how to use Microsoft Edge to save money and time shopping' helped people save a few bucks.

On their own, some of these features are useful.

Since its initial launch, Edge has been bloated with monetization features, such as shopping tools and prompts to get you to use Bing. Microsoft switched its browser to Chromium years ago, so it works with most of the web.īut it seems that as soon as Microsoft realized it made a browser some people may want to use it realized there was money to be made. Edge has a ton of features and a nice layout. Honestly, I think it could be the best browser on Windows 11 if Microsoft would leave it alone. I feel like I write the same article every few months when it comes to Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge has several shopping features that many consider to be bloat.