

But seeing as other Chrome-based browsers also offer the popular feature, there's really no reason for Microsoft to buck the trend.

Upon its announcement of the overhauled Edge browser last week, Microsoft noted that the changes "under the hood" could occur over the course of a year - and a lot can change during that time. It's important to note, however, that intent doesn't necessarily mean Chrome extensions are confirmed.
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Of course, that's great news for those who already use the plug-ins for security, productivity, or to replace every image in Chrome with a pic of Nicolas Cage. "It's our intention to support existing Chrome extensions," he said in reply to a query about how the new browser will function. The software's project manager, Kyle Alden, revealed the answer to the question on everyone's lips on the Windows 10 subreddit, reports Thurrotts. Microsoft's upcoming Chromium-based Edge browser will support Chrome's vast collection of extensions.
