Microsoft Confirms Chromium Edge and PWAs Will Remain on Windows 10 Until October 2028

Microsoft Edge Support Extended for Windows 10 Until 2028

In a strategic move to bolster user security, Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue supporting Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 until October 2028. This decision aligns with the company’s initiative to maintain security updates during the Extended Security Updates (ESU) phase for both businesses and consumers.

While official support for Windows 10 is set to conclude on October 14, 2025, users have a few options to extend this support for an additional year. These options include a $30 payment, synchronization of PC settings to OneDrive (which requires a Microsoft account), or utilizing 1, 000 Microsoft Rewards points. However, the question arises: What will transpire once Windows 10 support officially ceases in 2026?

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It is anticipated that Microsoft won’t offer further extensions post-2026 for consumer users. Consequently, using an unsupported browser during that time could expose your Windows 10 PC to security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, if you continue to utilize Edge, you will remain protected for at least three more years.

As recently noted by Windows Latest, Microsoft has discreetly updated its support documentation, confirming that Edge will remain supported on Windows 10 through October 2028. Furthermore, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), such as Uber—dependent on Microsoft Edge WebView—will also receive continued support.

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This support extends to Copilot’s new Windows application. Although it is a native application, various features utilize a fallback to WebView2. Moreover, the premium Microsoft 365 Copilot app essentially functions as an enhanced Edge PWA. Therefore, it is critical for Microsoft to maintain support for both Edge and WebView2 to ensure the functionality of these applications.

According to the updated support document, “Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 22H2 until at least October 2028, coinciding with the conclusion of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.”

Notably, support for Edge and WebView2 will persist until October 2028, regardless of whether the ESU program is activated or if it’s 2026, the year Windows 10 support officially concludes.

Furthermore, Microsoft asserts, “The ESU program won’t be required for devices to continue receiving Microsoft Edge or WebView2 Runtime updates, ” thereby providing reassurance to users.

Looking ahead, it is likely that Google will also extend support for Chrome, paralleling Microsoft’s strategy. Recent observations indicate that Google has been preparing for the Windows 10 end of life (EOL) scenario.

Chromium code for Windows 10 EOL — Chromium internal code suggesting readiness for Windows 10 EOL

In recent tests, Windows Latest identified that Google is currently evaluating a feature to assess how many PCs fail to meet the Windows 11 requirements while running Chrome on Windows 10.

What About Windows 10 LTSC Users?

For those utilizing Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel), a pertinent question arises: will they receive extended browser support? The answer is no.

Browser support is not directly associated with the operating system, so it ultimately depends on individual vendors like Chrome and Microsoft. Should a significant number of users remain on Windows 10 and actively use Chrome, Google might choose to support it for additional years.

Currently, it’s important to note that Windows 10 LTSC is supported until January 12, 2027, while Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 enjoys a decade-long lifecycle, extending support until 2032. The 2028 deadline for Edge covers the majority of users effectively.

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