Microsoft faces criticism for implementing new tactics designed to discourage users from downloading Google Chrome. These actions favor the company's Edge browser. Microsoft now displays messages that raise security concerns and no longer highlights that Edge is built on the same platform as Chrome. This represents an aggressive push to retain users within its software ecosystem.
These actions have drawn concern from the Browser Alliance. They also revived long-standing regulatory debates in the United States and Europe.
The core issue centers on whether default settings and pre-installed software on dominant platforms limit fair competition and consumer choice. While users can still download Chrome, the increased friction and evolving messaging raise questions about the fairness of the browser market.