Microsoft removes Edge Collections and Sidebar in Edge 149 to prioritize Copilot AI integration
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Mayank Parmar
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Summary
Microsoft has removed the Collections and Sidebar features from its Edge browser starting with version 149, which rolled out on June 4, 2026. The company is shifting focus toward integrating more Copilot AI functionality into the browser. Collections was originally promoted as a tool for organizing web content, especially for shopping, but has now been deprecated after years of being a highlighted feature.
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· 3 pulledMicrosoft told Windows Latest that Collections and Sidebar are no longer available with Edge 149, which began rolling out on June 4, 2026.
If you've been using Microsoft Edge (Chromium) from day one, you'd probably remember that Microsoft made a big deal out of Collections.
I really loved the idea behind Collections, which was to collect and organize items you come across on the web, particularly when you're shopping.
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