Microsoft Integrates Edge into Copilot: Will it Work?

Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot application by integrating browser capabilities, allowing it to open Microsoft Edge within a sidebar. This sandbox-like feature aims to provide Copilot with access to specific conversation-related tabs. The integration is currently exclusive to Insider beta versions of Copilot. As of 2026-03-06T18:40:53+00:00, this update also involves adjustments to other Copilot features, with some being added and others potentially revised.

This strategic update comes as Microsoft seeks to significantly increase Copilot's usage. Recent data indicates that Copilot's website traffic accounts for only 1.1 percent of the AI market share. In contrast, rivals like ChatGPT dominate with 64.5 percent and Gemini holds 21 percent. The success of this integration, which brings Edge into Copilot and vice versa, remains uncertain as it rolls out across Insider channels.