Open in Microsoft Edge
Opens current tab in Microsoft Edge (by simply adding 'microsoft-edge:' to the URL, no additional native software needed).
Open in Microsoft Edge - Firefox Add-On
'Open in Microsoft Edge' is a Firefox extension designed to smoothly transition your browsing from Firefox to Microsoft Edge. This add-on allows you to open your current tab in the Edge browser just by adding 'microsoft-edge:' before the URL - no external software required. This extension is most beneficial for users running Firefox on Microsoft Windows. To operate, click on the Add-On icon or use the Alt+Shift+E shortcut. Disclaimer: Edge is a trademark of Microsoft Inc. This extension is an independent project with no affiliation with the Edge team or Microsoft Inc.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 53
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
Size: 12.39K
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Add-on summary
Opens current tab in Microsoft Edge (by simply adding 'microsoft-edge:' to the URL, no additional native software needed).
Likely, this addon is only useful for Firefox on Microsoft Windows.
Click add-on icon or use Alt+Shift+E to execute.
Edge is a trademark of Microsoft Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This extension is an independent project and has no relationship to Edge team or Microsoft Inc.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as described without requiring external software.
- Lightweight and small extension.
- Does not require unnecessary permissions to function.
Cons
- Lacks an option in the right-click menu.
- Users sometimes experience issues with it not launching Microsoft Edge as expected.
Most mentioned
- It opens links without additional prompts.
- It worked well initially but encountered issues in subsequent uses.
User reviews
by Firefox user 18578041, 2024-12-05
by Heathen Hammer, 2024-12-04
Works as described, without any external software + does not forces the dialog "website wants to open ms-edge links" (as in bookmarlet case). I miss option in the right click menu and shortcut A+S+E is not working on my FF instance.
by Firefox user 18711081, 2024-12-01
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open in Microsoft Edge requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Open in Microsoft Edge has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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