Microsoft Edge is a cross-platform web browser created and developed by Microsoft.
It was first released for Windows 10 and Xbox One in 2015, for Android and iOS in 2017, for macOS in 2019, and for Linux in 2020.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft Edge?
Microsoft Edge is a proprietary web browser program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation. It ranks 7th by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 215.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 156.0.4314.42, released on October 22, 2026. 194 versions are listed since July 11, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 59 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 102,633,726 times. On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .pdf, .html, .htm, .crx and .url. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 59 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Microsoft Edge is a web browser tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft Edge safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
324D226C5ADE08C2776645CFC2A7B12AF9C08214ABF18C6499410CD8ED92D1B3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 194 versions ›194 versions over 3 years · about 59 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156.0.4314.42Latest | October 22, 2026 | 218.6 MB | ARM64 MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 155.0.4283.62 | October 16, 2026 | 217.9 MB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 155.0.4283.60 | October 16, 2026 | 217.9 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 155.0.4283.45 | October 8, 2026 | 217.9 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 154.0.4258.62 | October 5, 2026 | 216.7 MB | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 154.0.4258.48 | September 30, 2026 | 216.6 MB | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 154.0.4258.37 | September 25, 2026 | 216.6 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 153.0.4234.48 | September 19, 2026 | 217.1 MB | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Edge -echoco install microsoft-edge -ymsiexec /i MicrosoftEdgeEnterpriseX64.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask microsoft-edgeflatpak install flathub com.microsoft.EdgeInformation
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 156.0.4314.42
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 194
- Updates / year
- 59.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 102,633,726
- Website
- microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Edge
- Chocolatey package
- microsoft-edge
File types it opens (5)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Edge free?
Microsoft Edge is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft Edge safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Microsoft Edge with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Microsoft Edge be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft Edge support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does Microsoft Edge run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Microsoft Edge?
The versions page lists all 194 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 11, 2023.
What are alternatives to Microsoft Edge?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, ungoogled-chromium and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
