Microsoft Edge will retire its Collections feature, prompting users to export their data or move pages to Favorites to avoid data loss. Collections allowed users to save webpages, notes, and images, but after the retirement notice, adding new items will no longer be possible.
Guidance for Users
The Edge Dev version currently advises users to export their Collections data or transition their content to Favorites. While moving content to Favorites retains links, it does not preserve images and notes. Exporting data saves it in a CSV file but removes items from the browser.
- Microsoft Edge will retire Collections.
- Users advised to export or move data to Favorites.
- Exporting preserves all content in a CSV file.
- Moving to Favorites loses images and notes.
- Retirement notice spotted in Edge Dev as of 2026-01-13.
Background and Implications
The decision to retire Collections follows months of hints, with many users abandoning the feature after Microsoft shifted to a web-based version. Developer watcher Leo Varela noted this change impacted usage negatively. Microsoft's move suggests a strategic shift, potentially favoring the Copilot feature over Edge's Sidebar.
Users dependent on Collections should act swiftly to secure their data before the feature's complete removal. This change reflects Microsoft's ongoing strategy to simplify Edge and highlight preferred tools like Copilot.
