Obviously, Microsoft needs to take things slow in order to make sure that these extensions will function properly, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction to enable Adblock and Adblock Plus for now. Fortunately, Microsoft started to test out a new Edge version on Windows 10 in March, a version that actually supported extensions. Snappy and minimalistic, Edge is definitely an improvement when compared to the notoriously slow Internet Explorer, but its lack of extension support has discouraged many users from making it their default choice.

Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.Edge is not exactly a new browser anymore, and it’s true that it has received quite a few improvements from Microsoft since its initial launch. You'll just have to install an ad blocker extension yourself. Ad blocking may not be coming in a future Edge update, but extensions will be. In the era of excessive spam and phishing, people are turning to ad blockers more than ever before. In our hands on with Brave, we noticed ad-heavy websites loaded quicker than on Chrome and Firefox. The Brave browser, for instance, promises up to 60% faster browsing speed by blocking ads.

The same goes for online publications like Mashable that rely on advertisements as one way to keep the lights on.īut blocking ads certainly has advantages for users. Companies like Google that are in the business of selling online ads and the companies that pay for those ads lose when users install ad-blocking extensions. The new Brave web browser made headlines earlier this year for its built-in ad blocking features.Īd blocking, in general, is a touchy topicĪd blocking, in general, is a touchy topic. Users can install AdBlock Plus to block advertisements from displaying on a website. Other browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari support extensions. While Microsoft Edge is a very fast web browser, the only major feature it still lacks is extensions support.

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