Microsoft Finally Reveals Copilot Mode in Edge on Windows 11, Free for a Limited Time

Microsoft has announced the launch of Copilot Mode in Edge, redefining how users browse, interact, and accomplish tasks on the web. Released on July 28, 2025, this free, experimental feature brings state-of-the-art artificial intelligence right into the heart of the Edge browser, available to users on Windows and Mac across all Copilot markets for a limited time.

AI at the Center of Your Browser

For decades, browsers have offered a straightforward but limited experience: open tabs, search for information, and repeat. Copilot Mode is Microsoft’s answer to this status quo, introducing a collaborative AI assistant that not only responds to your queries, but also works alongside you to streamline tasks, clarify information across multiple tabs, and help maintain your focus and flow. Instead of endlessly switching between disjointed tabs or repeating manual searches, Copilot Mode anticipates your next move and navigates the complexities of today’s web with you.

Micosoft’s Copilot Mode for Edge Features

1. Unified Chat, Search, and Navigation

• When a new tab is opened in Copilot Mode, users are greeted with a minimalist interface featuring a single input box, blending chat, search, and navigation into a seamless experience. This accelerates browsing and reduces on-screen clutter.

2. Multi-Tab Context Awareness

• By granting Copilot permission to view your open tabs, it can synthesize and compare information from across your browsing session. Whether you’re weighing vacation rentals, researching products, or handling complex projects, Copilot makes cross-referencing effortless, offering intelligent recommendations without the information overload.

3. Natural Voice Navigation and Actions

• Copilot Mode includes cutting-edge voice command support, allowing users to speak naturally to open tabs, retrieve details from web pages, or ask the AI to compare options between multiple products. This hands-free interaction boosts efficiency for everything from fast lookups to multitasking.

4. Personalized Task Automation and Advanced Actions

• In the near future, Copilot will be able (with user consent) to securely use additional browser context such as stored credentials, browsing history, and more. This will enable it to handle complex tasks like making reservations, booking services, or even managing your digital errands—moving far beyond passive web searching.

5. Dynamic Sidebar and Contextual Pane

• Rather than taking users away from their work, Copilot Mode can appear alongside any webpage in a dynamic pane, offering translations, recipe conversions, summary extractions, and more—all without disrupting your current view.

6. Project-Based “Journeys” and Memory

• Soon, Copilot will group your browsing into topic-based journeys, remembering ongoing projects for you. For example, if you’ve been investigating how to start an online business, Copilot can gather associated tabs and suggest new resources, helping you resume complex tasks with minimal effort, while you maintain control over what Copilot can access.

Privacy, Security, and Control—at the Core

Microsoft emphasizes that user privacy and security are paramount. Copilot Mode is fully opt-in, ensuring you are never forced into the AI experience. All AI activities are transparent: the browser displays clear visual cues when Copilot accesses your content, and data collection is strictly limited to what’s necessary for the features you enable. According to Microsoft, browser and personal data are handled according to its stringent privacy statement, remaining secure and never shared without consent.

Users can easily toggle Copilot Mode on or off at any time via Edge settings, and browsing reverts to the classic experience if Copilot is disabled.

Free, Experimental, and Shaped by User Feedback

Copilot Mode in Edge is currently free for all users in eligible markets, but Microsoft notes that it is experimental, will evolve, and may be subject to change—possibly even becoming a paid or Pro-tier service later on. As with all new AI features from Microsoft, the company is soliciting user feedback to refine and expand Copilot’s capabilities.

Microsoft’s transparent warnings about generative AI’s limitations—such as the potential for mistakes, incomplete answers, or hallucinations—emphasize that Copilot outcomes should always be double-checked for critical tasks.

How to Get Started

Copilot Mode is available immediately as an opt-in feature in the latest versions of Microsoft Edge for Windows and Mac. To try it:

• Go to Edge settings > AI Innovations to enable/disable Copilot Mode in Edge.

• Experience a transformative, conversational way to chat, search, navigate, and act online—all from a single browser window.

For those who want to learn more or discuss the feature, Microsoft has opened a dedicated Discord community to gather feedback and connect enthusiasts.

Why Copilot Mode Matters

This launch represents a seismic shift in browser design. By integrating real-time AI collaboration, multi-tab context, and advanced user actions into a single feature, Microsoft aims to make browsing not just faster, but also smarter and more intuitive. Copilot Mode could set the standard for what users expect from browsers in the AI era—and with privacy-first design and full user control at its core, it does so with users’ trust in mind.