Microsoft Edge Continues to Receive Complimentary Upgrades on Windows 10 Until 2028
Microsoft has announced that it will continue to provide updates for Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime on Windows 10, even after the operating system's official end-of-support date in October 2025.
The extended support for these services will last for three years beyond the end-of-support date, meaning updates will be provided until at least October 2028. This extended support does not require enrollment in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program and applies specifically to Edge and WebView2 on Windows 10 version 22H2.
Windows 10's general support ends on October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft stops providing general security updates and support for the OS itself. However, despite this, Microsoft Edge and WebView2 Runtime updates will continue independently till October 2028, which coincides with the end of the ESU program for Windows 10.
Other browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Opera are also expected to remain supported on Windows 10 for the foreseeable future. Office, however, will stop getting new features on Windows 10 in August 2026, but the apps will still get security fixes until 2028.
Microsoft is encouraging most Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, either through an in-place upgrade on their existing machine or by buying a new PC with Windows 11 already installed. As of recently, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 to become the most used version of Windows.
Users who choose to remain on Windows 10 after October 2025, without security updates, can expect their computers to remain functional but may encounter issues with apps and drivers ending support. The potential for major security vulnerabilities being discovered and exploited on Windows 10 exists, which won't be patched unless users pay for Microsoft's Extended Support Updates (ESU) program.
For those who want to remain secure, especially when storing personal files, work files, or financial information, the ESU program will be crucial after October 2025. The program will provide security updates for Windows 10 until October 2028, as long as users pay for them.
In conclusion, while Windows 10's general support ends in 2025, Microsoft explicitly ensures that the Edge browser and WebView2 Runtime will keep receiving updates through October 2028, providing extended web browsing security and functionality beyond the OS end-of-support date.
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