About this tag
The sidebar retirement tag covers Microsoft's decision to phase out the user-customizable app list in the Microsoft Edge sidebar. Recent discussions confirm that users can no longer add new sidebar apps, and existing quick-access entries will be removed in a future update. Notably, Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant remains in the sidebar and is not affected by this retirement. The change is visible in early Edge channels, but a firm rollout timeline and complete official documentation are still pending. This tag is relevant for Edge users tracking the evolution of browser features and the impact on their workflow.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Edge Sidebar Retirement: Copilot Remains While User Apps Phase Out

    Microsoft’s quietly broad rework of Edge’s right-hand real estate is beginning to show real consequences: the user‑addable Sidebar app list — the tiny lane where people pinned mini web apps and quick site shortcuts — is being retired, and the change is already visible to testers in Edge’s early...