Stores & marketplaces

Microsoft Edge Add-ons

Same extension, a second store with less competition.

Visit microsoftedge.microsoft.com
Cost
Free

Free to use. No paid tier is needed to list or post.

Verdict
slow burn

Slow burn: a smaller store. Chrome-compatible extensions are often easy to port.

Difficulty
Easy

Mostly self-serve. Sign up and post, with light checks.

Effort
Low

About 2 to 4 hours a month.

First result
1 to 2 weeks

A rough range for one person working on it part-time.

Payoff
Compounds

keeps growing while you keep at it.

Best for

Extensions that already work in Chrome.

Not for

Products that need a mobile app.

Pros

  • Second store with less competition
  • Chrome extensions often port easily

Cons

  • Smaller audience
  • Separate review

The full guide

Last verified 2026-10-30

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01What it is and who is there

Microsoft Edge Add-ons is the extension store for the Edge browser. Edge is built on Chromium, so many Chrome extensions can be submitted with few or no changes. The store is smaller than the Chrome Web Store, which can mean less competition in some categories. Users are Edge users, often on Windows work machines.

02Cost and what you actually pay for

Publishing to Edge Add-ons is free in the terms checked; it uses a Microsoft Partner Center account. Check current terms before you register.

03Is it right for you?

It fits extensions that already work in Chrome and want a second store. It fits poorly for products that are not browser extensions. If your extension depends on Chrome-only APIs, test on Edge first.

04Before you start

  • A Microsoft Partner Center account for Edge.
  • Your Chrome extension package, tested in Edge.
  • Store assets: icon, screenshots, description, privacy policy.
  • Read Microsoft's Edge Add-ons policies.

05Step-by-step: how to distribute here

  1. Test your extension in Edge and fix any differences.
  2. Register in Partner Center for Edge extensions.
  3. Submit the package with screenshots and a description written for search.
  4. Respond to certification feedback.
  5. Once live, link the Edge listing from your site for Edge users.
  6. Keep versions in step with your Chrome release.

06What to post or submit

Title:

[Job the extension does] – [Product name]

Short description:

[Verb] [object] in Edge, [one benefit]. [No account needed / free plan].

07Common mistakes and do-nots

  • Do not submit without testing in Edge.
  • Do not request permissions you do not need.
  • Do not let the Edge version fall behind Chrome.

08How to measure it

  • Track installs in Partner Center.
  • Compare installs per week with Chrome.
  • A realistic test: two months after listing.

09Time budget

  • Before: 2 to 4 hours to test and submit.
  • Ongoing: 30 minutes per release.

10Pair it with

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