How to Disable Shopping Feature in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Android

Mar. 26, 2021



In itsChromium avatar, Microsoft Edge is regarded as one of thebest web browsersacross desktops and mobile devices. However, with an update last year, the browserintroduced a ‘Shopping’ featurethat has been widely criticized for adding bloat and creating privacy concerns. So today, we will see how to disable the shopping feature in Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 PC and Android smartphone.

Disable Shopping Feature in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Android

Disable Shopping Feature in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Android

The online shopping feature in Edge Chromium lets you compare the prices of a product across different websites. It also helps you get coupon codes for instant discounts on sites like Target, SuperShoppingNow, and more.By default, the shopping feature is enabled both on desktops and mobile, but there is an option to turn it off within the settings. In this article, we will learn how to disable the shopping feature in Microsoft Edge on Android and Windows 10.

That’s it! The annoying and privacy-invading shopping feature in Microsoft Edge has now been disabled on your Windows 10 PC.

Yeah, it is that easy to invade the new shopping feature. You’ve now successfully disabled ‘Coupons’ in Microsoft Edge on your Android smartphone as well.

Note:‘Coupons’ on Android and iOS work similarly to the ‘Shopping’ feature on desktops, offering users coupons and discount codes on select websites and shopping platforms.

The tutorial above shows you how you can disable the shopping feature in Microsoft Edge on your Windows PC and Android smartphone with only a couple of clicks. However, if at any stage you feel the need to re-enable it, retrace your steps and switch the toggle on to access discount coupons and price comparisons once again.

Meanwhile, if online privacy is your foremost concern, check out thebest privacy-focused browsersfor your phone. Also, check out how you can alwaysopen Microsoft Edge in incognito mode (InPrivate) by defaulton Windows 10 andhow to fake your geo-locationin Microsoft Edge. As a Microsoft Edge user, check out our tutorial onhow to customize the browser with Color Theme Pickeras well.

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