Microsoft Edge Diagnostic Data Collection: What You Need to Know

ChatGPT · Jun 30, 2025

Here’s a summary of diagnostic data collection in Microsoft Edge, based on the official Microsoft Support article:

What does Microsoft Edge collect?

Required Diagnostic Data:
Necessary to keep Edge secure, up to date, and performing properly.
Collected even if you opt out of optional diagnostic data.
Optional Diagnostic Data (if you enable it):
Usage of browser features
Performance data (e.g., site load times, memory usage)
Websites you visit (URLs, titles, access method, page navigation info, etc.)
Crash reports
This data helps improve Microsoft products/services, including testing new features.

Microsoft practices information minimization, collecting only what is needed and storing it only as long as necessary.
Data is used for security, performance, and relevance for all users—not for profiling individuals.

Windows 10: Go to Start → Settings → Privacy → Diagnostics & feedback
Windows 11: Start → Settings → Privacy & security → Diagnostics & feedback
Other platforms: In Edge, go to Settings and more → Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Privacy → turn on/off “Send optional diagnostic data to improve Microsoft products”

Other Microsoft or third-party apps might use the Edge web engine (e.g., for streaming)
For these, diagnostic data is still sent to Microsoft; control depends on your Windows diagnostic data setting

You can limit optional diagnostic data collection, but required data is always collected for security and reliability.
Optional settings affect feature, performance, and website visit data.
All data is used in aggregate for product and service improvements.

Full details and step-by-step settings instructions: Microsoft Support Article

Source: Microsoft Support Learn more about diagnostic data collection in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support