Windows 11 Microsoft Store now includes listing for Microsoft Edge
If you’re running Windows 11, you already have Microsoft Edge, but you can now also see a listing for it in the Microsoft Store.
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What you need to know
Windows 11will have a plethora of apps thanks to itssupport for Android appsthrough the Amazon App Store and arefreshed approach to app development from Microsoft. Recently, a surprise addition was spotted in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, Microsoft’s own Edge browser.
Aggiornamenti Lumia reported the browser’s appearance in the Microsoft Store on Twitter. Anyone running aWindows 11 Insider preview buildcan search for “Microsoft Edge Browser” to find the listing.
Yes, it’s happening. You’ll be able to download Microsoft Edge from the Microsoft Store (fun fact: the publisher is called “Microsoft Corporation II”)pic.twitter.com/owrjJqlzcXYes, it’s happening. You’ll be able to download Microsoft Edge from the Microsoft Store (fun fact: the publisher is called “Microsoft Corporation II”)pic.twitter.com/owrjJqlzcX— Aggiornamenti Lumia (@ALumia_Italia)July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Interestingly, the app is published by “Microsoft Corporation II.” It’s unclear at this time why the Edge browser shows up with a unique publisher. At the moment, Edge is the only app published by Microsoft Corporation II in the Microsoft Store.
Clicking the install button doesn’t do anything on my PC, but the folks over atXDAmanaged to get the browser to download through the Microsoft Store.
It’s a bit strange to see the Edge browser in the Microsoft Store since it comes with Windows and can’t be uninstalled. It’s possible that Microsoft is trying to lead by example when it comes to getting apps into the Microsoft Store. Extensions for Microsoft Edge alsoappear in the new Microsoft Store on Windows 11.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
