Sidebar app list is being retiredÂ
We’re simplifying Microsoft Edge. The sidebar app list will be retired in the near future, starting with Microsoft account (MSA) users. There is no confirmed retirement date at this time.
New apps can no longer be added to the sidebar, and apps currently pinned in the app tower will be removed in a future update.
Copilot is not affected by this change, and we’re continuing to improve and enhance it.
Frequently asked questions
This will take place gradually over the upcoming Edge updates and we will notify users who access it before it is fully removed.
No, adding new icons to the App Tower is no longer supported.
No, neither of these are affected and they will continue to be available.
For now, the apps you’ve pinned in the App Tower will continue to work. Over time, as we phase out the feature:
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Some apps can still be accessed directly on the web (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram).
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Some apps are available through the Edge toolbar (e.g. Drop, Copilot).
