Edge is getting better, to allow multiple search engines from the search box

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Published onFebruary 20, 2024

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Microsoft’s approach with the native browser, Edge, has been criticized over the years. Be it the push as the default browser orEdge stealing tabs from Chrome, it often made news for the wrong reasons. But this time around, it seems like Edge is become more user-oriented!

Microsoft is reportedly testing a new feature inEdge Canary(the preview version of the browser), which will allow you to manage search engines and use different ones in the same window.

CalledShow additional search box in the toolbar, the feature lets you configure the preferred search engine and set different ones for the search box.

First reported byLeopeva64in apost onX(formerly Twitter), the feature is still in the early stages and will soon be released for all. Though there’s no specified timeline.

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Since theManage search enginespage is not working in Edge, as reported byLeopeva64, it’s likely that Microsoft is implementing some major changes to simplify searches.

The feature is expected to be Microsoft’s response to theDigital Market Act (DMA)in the EU, which facilitates healthy market competition. Chrome, too, recently made a similar change and allowed you to switch between search engines easily.

Whether this will affect Microsoft Edge’s user base, only time will tell. At present, Edge lags behind Chrome by a considerable margin. According toStatcounter, while Chrome commands a64.38%market share, Edge stands at5.35%.

To keep up with the competition,Microsoft has upgraded Edge in Windows 11, added a wide array of new features, integrated AI into the native search engine, Bing, and addedAI-powered photo editing.

If you are using Edge Canary, share your thoughts on this new search upgrade in the comments section.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

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Kazim Ali Alvi

Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

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Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Edge is getting better, to allow multiple search engines from the search box#