MC1393800: 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 ac...
[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. |