Microsoft has announced that it will switch to a two-week release cycle for Microsoft Edge starting with Edge 152, which is set to reach the Stable channel on August 27. Each update will include roughly half as many new features as previous releases, but will come twice as often.
Microsoft states that this change will allow users to receive new features and security updates more quickly. The Extended Stable channel, introduced in 2021 for organizations seeking a more predictable schedule, will continue to follow its existing eight-week update cycle.
What Changes in Edge’s Release Cycle and What Happens to Extended Stable
Microsoft Edge currently releases new versions roughly every four weeks. Under the updated schedule, stable updates will be released every two weeks.
This change means users will see new features and platform improvements sooner. Since each update is smaller, it can also simplify validation for IT teams.
Security updates will continue to be rolled out to both the Stable and Extended Stable channels. Critical security patches apply to both, with the main difference being how quickly new features arrive in each channel.
Extended Stable will now only receive updates every fourth release, such as Edge 156, 160, and 164. The eight-week interval between Extended Stable updates remains unchanged. Organizations using Extended Stable do not need to take any action.
What Users and Organizations Should Do Before Edge 152 Arrives
For users on Stable, Microsoft recommends planning for smaller, more frequent updates and quicker deployment of security improvements. Organizations using Extended Stable do not need to take any action; the current eight-week cycle and support model will continue as is.
Microsoft suggests all users add a pilot group to the Beta channel and start testing from day one of each release to make the most of validation time. Enterprise Preview remains the supported path for testing Beta builds, with setup instructions available for IT administrators.
The two-week release cycle begins with Edge 152, which reaches Stable on August 27. Microsoft has published an updated Edge release schedule and Lifecycle page to help organizations prepare for the transition.
This faster pace brings Microsoft Edge closer to Google Chrome’s release schedule, which also features shorter update intervals. It is not yet clear whether other Edge products, such as Edge for Business or Edge for Linux, will follow the same release cadence.
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