It looks like Microsoft is about to close a loop that started with Edge Chromium — creating a truly unified browser experience across PC and mobile. After years of offering only limited add-on support on Android, Microsoft Edge is now testing full access to its desktop extension catalog on mobile devices.
The feature is currently available in the Canary version of Edge for Android and comes with the usual early-build stability warnings, but this marks a major step forward for the browser’s mobile capabilities. It’s taken a while, but Microsoft is finally catching up with competitors like Firefox and Kiwi Browser, which have supported full extension libraries for some time.
Edge Canary for Android Now Supports Desktop Extensions
According to tests conducted by Windows Latest, the latest Edge Canary build on Android lets users search for and install desktop extensions directly from a new search bar on the Extensions page.
To try it out, users need to enable a hidden flag:
- Install Edge Canary on your Android device.
- Type
edge://flagsinto the address bar. - Enable the flag labeled Android Extension Search.
- Restart Edge, then open the Extensions page to access the new search bar.
Microsoft notes that not every extension is optimized for mobile yet, meaning some may display an “unverified” tag or behave unpredictably. However, in testing, popular extensions like Grammarly and Keepa (which tracks Amazon price histories) reportedly worked smoothly — a promising sign of what’s to come.
Productivity and Ecosystem in Your Pocket
This move brings feature parity between Edge on desktop and mobile, which could be a game-changer for power users who rely on advanced extensions — from password managers and SEO tools to ad blockers and price trackers. In essence, your PC browsing workflow can now travel with you wherever you go.
Right now, the extension list on mobile isn’t filtered or categorised, and the interface still feels experimental. Still, the new search function is a crucial first step toward what could eventually become a full-fledged Edge Add-ons Store for Android — complete with curated categories and featured extensions, just like the desktop version.
Even though the rollout is limited to Canary testers for now, it’s clear that Microsoft is finally pushing to make Edge a truly cross-platform productivity tool.
