It looks like Microsoft is finally ready to release Microsoft Edge updates directly through the Microsoft Store – or at least, a test version which is already available in the Windows 11 Microsoft Store.
As you probably know, Windows 11 comes with a new one Microsoft Store and allows developers to publish Win32 applications. These desktop applications are now compatible with the Windows Store and have been optimized for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
In other words, you will soon be able to download browsers, Microsoft Teams, VLC media player and many other desktop applications through the Store. As of today, Windows 11 Insiders can already download and install Microsoft Edge based on Chromium from the redesigned store.
With one click, the program browser will quickly download to your computer. However, it appears that the Store only downloads the Edge installer. To complete the installation process, the Microsoft Store states that users will need to open another window and the Edge bits will be downloaded outside of the Store.
The Store in Windows 11 also allows users to download web plugins for Microsoft Edge. In the edition previews, typing “Edge” into the Microsoft Store search bar will bring up some new extensions designed for the browser.
The current plugin store is not going to leave, which means that users will be able to download extensions from both stores.
According to the support documents, all Chromium-based browsers will be enabled, so it is likely that Chrome, Brave, Vivaldi, and other Chromium-based browsers will soon be available in the Windows 11 app store.
Mozilla has also stated that it intends to release Firefox through the Windows 11 store.
In addition to Edge, Microsoft also brings Notepad and Paint applications to the Store. Popular applications become separate applications that can be updated from the Microsoft Store rather than Windows updates.
