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Kiệt Phạm 5 Reputation points
2026-06-07T10:46:26.9733333+00:00

Why side bar in Microsoft edge have been retires? I think side bar app in Microsoft edge is very useful and help me access to social media faster😢😢

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
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  2. DaveM121 891.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-07T11:23:38.1933333+00:00

    Microsoft have made some changes to the Edge browser in the latest updates, they are removing the Collections function and also the apps sidebar to make Edge more streamlined and responsive, this forum is just a suer to user forum, the best option is to open Edge, then press Alt + Shift + i to open the Edge Feedback Panel and provide your feedback to the Edge developers there about this loss of functionality in Edge, if many people request the return of the sidebar, they may reconsider their decision to remove it..

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    2026-06-07T10:46:37.48+00:00

    The sidebar app list (also called the App Tower) in Microsoft Edge is being retired as part of simplifying Edge. New apps can no longer be added to the sidebar app list, and the icons currently pinned there will be removed in a future update.

    However, the sidebar itself and Copilot are not being removed. The side pane will continue to be available, and many experiences are moving to other places:

    1. Some apps can still be used directly on the web (for example, WhatsApp, Instagram).
    2. Some functionality is available through the Edge toolbar instead of the sidebar app list (for example, Drop, Copilot).

    The retirement is happening gradually over upcoming Edge updates, and users who still access the App Tower will be notified in-product before it is fully removed.

    For organizations, admins can still manage the Edge sidebar behavior using policies such as HubsSidebarEnabled, EdgeOpenInSidebarEnabled, and others to control whether the sidebar is shown and how it can be customized.

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