Microsoft has put a lot of time and effort into the Chromium version of its Edge browser, to the point where it's easy to forget that there is a non-Chromium version still kicking around. However, Microsoft is aiming to fix that, as we see the first signs of the company slowly sunsetting its older version of Edge.

Microsoft's Final Farewell for Legacy Edge

Microsoft's plans for getting rid of the legacy version of Edge was spotted by Windows Latest.

In the Windows 10 21H2 preview build, Microsoft released a new language pack update. Keen-eyed users noticed that the update actually removed compatibility with the legacy version of Edge. The Chromium version, on the other hand, was still fully supported.

As such, it appears that the software giant is finally putting the old version of Edge to rest. If you're still using the legacy version of the browser, now would be a fantastic time to jump ship over to the Chromium version to avoid any headaches.

A Superior Successor to Legacy Edge

If you haven't touched Microsoft Edge for a long time, it's worth giving it a second shot now that it's using the same codebase as Chrome.

The new Microsoft Edge is already putting up some impressive numbers. For instance, Microsoft claims that the new Edge browser recently hit 600 million users, and it's showing no sign of stopping.

Microsoft has also proven that its browser isn't living in the shadow of Chrome, the most-used browser on the internet. Microsoft is adding brand new features to Edge that don't appear on other browsers without extension support, like a built-in coupon finder.

That's not to say that Microsoft is slinging mud at the company that gave it a Chromium browser, though. Every time Microsoft makes a tweak or a fix to the Chromium codebase, all other browsers that use it also benefit as a result. This is making Microsoft one of Chrome's biggest allies, as it and Google work together to make the best browsers out there.

Microsoft Edge Is Dead, Long Live Microsoft Edge

With Microsoft's Chromium Edge hitting the headlines, there's little reason for the legacy version to stay around. We've seen the first hints of Microsoft phasing out legacy Edge support, and it definitely won't be the last.

If you're interested to see what Microsoft is planning for Chromium Edge, the software giant has just released a new roadmap that shows you everything that's in the works.

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