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Edge Copilot Mode

Microsoft Edge's built-in Copilot browsing mode: it can read your open tabs, summarize pages and carry out some web actions, at no extra cost with Edge.

Last updated by editors: 2026-10-21

Our review

Copilot mode is a browsing mode inside Microsoft Edge, not a separate browser: Copilot sits in the sidebar, can read the tabs you have open, compare information across pages, summarize long documents and — after you confirm — carry out some page actions such as filling forms, navigating and organizing material.

Because it shares Edge's account, favourites, history and enterprise configuration, it costs almost nothing to adopt if you already live in Microsoft's ecosystem. The trade-offs are that availability depends on your Edge version, region and account type, and that tab content is processed in the cloud, so privacy-sensitive teams should review the data controls first. Compared with from-scratch AI browsers such as Comet and ChatGPT Atlas, it is an assistant inside a mature browser: more stable and compatible, less autonomous.

Pros

Free with Edge

Tab awareness

No extra browser

Cross-platform

Cons

Tied to Edge

Features roll out by region

Tab content goes to the cloud

Key features

Tab awarenessPage summariesSidebar chatPage actions

Best for

Everyday browsingComparing sourcesWriting helpMicrosoft-ecosystem users

Who it's not for

Users who don't want to use Edge

Teams that cannot send tab content to the cloud

Limits to plan for

Requires a Microsoft account for Copilot features
Features roll out by region and Edge version
Tab context is processed in the cloud

FAQ

What is Edge Copilot Mode?

Microsoft Edge's built-in Copilot browsing mode: it can read your open tabs, summarize pages and carry out some web actions, at no extra cost with Edge.

What are the pros and cons of Edge Copilot Mode?

Pros: Free with Edge, Tab awareness, No extra browser, Cross-platform. Cons: Tied to Edge, Features roll out by region, Tab content goes to the cloud.

How much does Edge Copilot Mode cost?

Free: Free.

Who is Edge Copilot Mode for?

Best for Everyday browsing, Comparing sources, Writing help, Microsoft-ecosystem users.

What are the alternatives to Edge Copilot Mode?

Consider Comet, ChatGPT Atlas, Dia.

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