Microsoft is adjusting its process for reviewing extensions in the Edge browser due to a surge in submissions from developers, many of whom are leveraging artificial intelligence to create and refine their extensions more quickly. This trend, sometimes called "vibe coding," allows developers to build and tweak extensions at a faster pace than before, which has led to an increase in the number of submissions. While Microsoft views this as a positive development for the Edge ecosystem, it also means the company's review team is under additional pressure to maintain quality and security standards. To manage this increased workload, Microsoft has already introduced an "expedited review process" in 2025, but the team still faces challenges in processing submissions efficiently. To address this, the company has streamlined the way extensions move through the review pipeline, aiming to reduce the time developers have to wait for approval. These changes do not lower the number of checks or the standards for approval, ensuring that extensions still meet Microsoft's quality and security requirements. One of the key updates involves the use of automated systems to detect known policy violations and potential security issues in submitted extensions. These tools are designed to help the review team work more efficiently and consistently. Microsoft aims to make Edge the most accessible platform for developers to build, publish, and grow their extensions, but it acknowledges that Edge currently lags behind Chrome in terms of user adoption. According to the latest data from Statcounter, Chrome holds 71% of the desktop browsing market, while Edge has a much smaller share at 11%. In an effort to improve the quality of extensions available on Edge, Microsoft is also updating its Featured badge system, which evaluates extensions based on "more than 60 quality signals." The new, more automated system will now re-check extensions every 15 days to ensure they continue to meet high standards over time.