Microsoft Edge: Extensions monitoring in the Edge management service

Microsoft Edge is introducing an Extensions monitoring feature in its management service, launching mid-June 2026. It provides admins centralized visibility and control over browser extensions, helping assess risks and manage extension requests. The feature is off by default and requires admin activation for use.

[What and Why:]

We're introducing Extensions monitoring in the Microsoft Edge management service to give administrators greater visibility and control over browser extensions used across their organization. This update supports enterprise-ready security and manageability by helping admins identify installed extensions, evaluate risk, and streamline the process of reviewing and approving extension requests—all from a centralized experience.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 552597.

[Rollout Schedule:]

• Public Preview (Worldwide): Rollout is completing mid-June 2026
• General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-June 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected:

• Admins who manage Microsoft Edge using the Edge management service
• Organizations using configuration policies for managed users

Platforms/Services:

• Microsoft Edge
• Edge management service (web-based admin experience)
• Configuration policies

What will happen:

• A new page called Extension monitoring will be available in the Edge management service.
• Admins will be able to view a consolidated list of extensions installed across managed users (after enabling the feature).
• Admins will be able to manage extension requests across all configuration policies from a single location.
• The feature is not enabled by default and must be turned on to view extension data.
• No changes will occur to user workflows unless the feature is enabled and actively managed by admins.

[Action Required/Recommendations:]

No action is required before the rollout.

After rollout, we recommend:

• Enable the Extension monitoring feature in the Edge management service to begin using it.
• Review installed extensions across your managed users for security and compliance alignment.
• Establish or update your internal process for handling extension requests.
• Communicate this capability to your security and endpoint management teams.

Learn more:

• Microsoft Edge Extensions Monitoring | Microsoft Learn
• Get started with configuration policies | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations:]

Consideration	Explanation
Does the change alter how admins can monitor, report on, or demonstrate compliance activities?	Introduces a new monitoring dashboard that enhances visibility into installed browser extensions across managed users.
Does the change include an admin control and can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?	The feature must be enabled by admins within the Edge management service, indicating administrative control over its use.