Microsoft Edge Latest Version: Updates, Release Channels & Online Testing

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What’s the Latest Version of Microsoft Edge?

As of July 17, 2026, the latest stable version of Microsoft Edge is 150.0.4078.65, shipped on July 9, 2026 as a security update to Edge 150, which first reached the Stable channel on July 2, 2026. Edge 151 is targeted for the week of July 30, 2026. Because Edge is built on Chromium, its major version numbers track Google Chrome’s — desktop Chrome is also on version 150 right now.

Microsoft Edge Release History (2026)

Here are the recent Microsoft Edge Stable channel releases, from Microsoft’s official release notes:

Run Microsoft Edge Online (Cloud-Based Edge Simulator)

Sometimes you don’t just need to know the latest Edge version — you need to see your website running in it. TestMu AI’s cloud lets you test on Microsoft Edge browser online: real, interactive Edge browsers streamed to your machine, whether you’re on Windows, macOS, or Linux, with no local installation or virtual machines.

Unlike a DevTools emulator, these are genuine Edge builds, so rendering, HTML5, CSS3, and WebAssembly (WASM) behavior match what your users actually see. You can launch the current release, Beta builds, or older Edge Chromium versions for regression testing — including on operating systems you don’t own, like Edge on macOS — and combine Edge with 3,000+ other environments for full cross browser testing.

How to Emulate Microsoft Edge and Mobile Devices for Testing

For quick checks, Edge DevTools has a built-in device emulator that simulates mobile viewports, slow networks, and weaker CPUs on your desktop:

• Open DevTools: right-click the page and select Inspect, or press F12 / Ctrl+Shift+I (Cmd+Option+I on macOS).
• Press Ctrl+Shift+M (Cmd+Shift+M on macOS) or click Toggle device emulation to open the device toolbar.
• Drag the handles for a responsive viewport, or pick a specific phone or tablet from the Device dropdown — you can also add a custom device with its own width, height, pixel ratio, and user agent.
• Throttle the network: in the Network tool’s throttling dropdown, choose Fast 4G, Slow 4G, 3G, or Offline — or pick the combined Mid-tier mobile / Low-end mobile presets in the device toolbar.
• Throttle the CPU: in the Performance tool’s capture settings, select 4x or 6x slowdown to approximate mid-tier and low-end phones.
• Change the user agent: open Network conditions (Ctrl+Shift+P → “network conditions”), clear Use browser default, then set a custom User-Agent string — and expand User-Agent Client Hints to edit brand, platform, architecture, and device model. See our Edge user agents reference for current strings.

Keep the limits in mind: Microsoft’s own documentation calls Device Emulation a “first-order approximation” that doesn’t run your code on a real device. Emulation still renders with desktop Edge’s Blink engine, throttling is relative to your machine’s hardware, and touch, GPU, and real network behavior aren’t reproduced — so validate anything critical on real browsers before release.

Microsoft Edge Release Channels & Update Schedule

Microsoft ships Edge through four channels — Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary — plus an Extended Stable option for enterprises. Stable currently gets a new major version about every 4 weeks, following the Chromium release cycle, with security updates in between. That is about to change: starting with Edge 152 in late August 2026, Microsoft is moving Edge to a 2-week major release cycle, while Extended Stable stays on an 8-week cadence by taking every fourth release.

For organizations, Edge for Business is the work-focused experience of the same browser: signing in with a Microsoft Entra ID separates work and personal browsing into isolated windows and adds enterprise security, data protection, and Intune-based management on top.

From Edge Legacy to Chromium: How Edge Relates to Chrome

The original Microsoft Edge — now called Edge Legacy — launched with Windows 10 in 2015 on Microsoft’s own EdgeHTML engine. In January 2020, Microsoft replaced it with a rebuilt Edge based on Chromium, the open-source project behind Google Chrome, jumping straight to version 79 to match Chromium’s numbering. Edge Legacy support ended in March 2021, and Windows Update removed it shortly after.

Today’s Edge shares Chrome’s Blink rendering engine, V8 JavaScript engine, and extension compatibility — you can install add-ons from both the Edge Add-ons store and the Chrome Web Store. What differs is the services layer: Edge swaps Google’s services for Microsoft’s (Bing, Copilot, Defender SmartScreen, enterprise policies) and adds exclusives like IE mode for legacy intranet apps (supported through at least 2029), vertical tabs, and sleeping tabs. For a deeper comparison, read our Edge vs Chrome guide.

Can You Run Edge on macOS or Linux?

Yes. Edge ships native builds for macOS (Edge 151 and later require macOS 13 or newer) and for Linux, distributed as .deb and .rpm packages since Edge 95 in 2021, alongside apps for Android and iOS — though on iOS, Apple requires Edge to use the WebKit engine instead of Chromium. If you only need Edge for compatibility testing rather than daily browsing, it’s faster to run Edge online from whatever OS you’re already on.

How to Check if You Have the Latest Edge Version

Not sure if your Edge browser is up to date? Follow these steps:

• Open Microsoft Edge.
• Access the three-dot menu positioned in the top-right section of the screen.
• Go to Help & Feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
• Edge shows your current version number and automatically checks for, downloads, and installs any available update — compare it against the table above.

How to Download or Update Edge

Need to update or install Edge? Here's how:

• For Windows & macOS: Download Edge.
• For Linux: Install the .deb or .rpm package from the same page, or use your distribution’s package manager.
• For Android & iOS: Update via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Why Keep Edge Updated?

Updating Microsoft Edge ensures:

• Stronger Security: Protects against malware and phishing threats — point updates like 150.0.4078.65 exist mainly to patch Chromium security vulnerabilities.
• Faster Performance: Optimized browsing speed and resource efficiency.
• Modern Web Platform: The latest HTML5, CSS3, and WebAssembly (WASM) capabilities, so new web apps work as intended.
• New Features & Fixes: Access the latest tools, UI enhancements, and bug fixes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Microsoft Edge Versions

What is the latest version of Microsoft Edge?

As of July 17, 2026, the latest stable version of Microsoft Edge is 150.0.4078.65, released on July 9, 2026 as a security update to Edge 150 (which first shipped on July 2, 2026). Edge 151 is expected around the week of July 30, 2026, and starting with Edge 152 in late August 2026, Microsoft moves Edge to a 2-week major release cycle.

Is there a browser emulator for Microsoft Edge?

Yes, in two forms. Edge DevTools includes a built-in device emulator that simulates mobile viewports, network and CPU throttling, and custom user-agent strings — Microsoft describes it as a first-order approximation. For accurate results, cloud platforms like TestMu AI let you run real, interactive Microsoft Edge browsers (current, beta, and older versions) in the browser you already have, with no local installation.

How do I test my website in older versions of Edge?

You cannot easily install multiple Edge versions side by side, so the practical route is a cloud testing grid: TestMu AI provides real older Edge Chromium versions and legacy builds on demand, so you can launch any version from your own browser without maintaining virtual machines or downgrading your local install.

Can I run Edge on macOS or Linux?

Yes. Microsoft Edge ships native builds for macOS (note that Edge 151 and later require macOS 13 or newer) and for Linux as .deb and .rpm packages, available since Edge 95 in 2021. It is also on Android and iOS, although the iOS version uses Apple's WebKit engine rather than Chromium. If you only need Edge for testing rather than daily browsing, you can launch a real Edge browser online from any OS.

What is the relationship between Edge and Chrome?

Since January 2020, Microsoft Edge has been built on Chromium — the same open-source project behind Google Chrome. Both share the Blink rendering engine, the V8 JavaScript engine, synchronized major version numbers, and compatibility with Chrome extensions. Edge differs by replacing Google services with Microsoft's — Bing, Copilot, Defender SmartScreen, enterprise policies — and adding exclusive features such as IE mode, vertical tabs, and sleeping tabs.