Microsoft has committed to a longer support timeline for its Edge browser. While the official end of support for Windows 10 is scheduled for October 14, 2025, the company will continue to provide updates for Microsoft Edge on the platform until at least October 2028. This period coincides with the end of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10.
The key takeaway for users is that they will not need to enroll in the paid ESU program to continue receiving updates for Edge. As a Microsoft support document clarifies, “Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 22H2 until at least October 2028… The ESU program won’t be required for devices to continue receiving Microsoft Edge or WebView2 Runtime updates.”
This commitment is particularly important because it also extends to Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and the WebView runtime. This means that applications that rely on WebView, such as the Copilot app and some third-party apps, will also continue to function and receive updates on Windows 10. This ensures that the browser, PWAs, and related applications will continue to receive important security fixes and new features for three years after the Windows 10 operating system itself stops receiving free support.
It’s important to note that this extended support only applies to Microsoft Edge, PWAs, and the WebView2 Runtime. Support for other Microsoft products, such as Microsoft 365 Apps, is a different matter. While Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 will continue to receive security updates for three years after the Windows 10 end-of-support date (until October 10, 2028), they will not receive new features after August 2026. This highlights the company’s broader strategy of encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11 for the best and most secure experience.
