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"Trending Now" feature of Microsoft Edge's

EMacD 5 Reputation points
2025-12-20T17:26:42.22+00:00

How do I remove the 'Trending Now' feature of Microsoft Edge's web bar (and not the URL bar)? It doesn't work simply toggling the button to off for 'Show me trending searches for Microsoft Bing' in Settings.

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11

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  1. Paulo GM 66,370 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-20T18:15:09.2266667+00:00

    Hi,

    Do you mean the lower section of the dropdown that appears when you click the search bar on the new tab page? If so, there is currently no way to remove it, as Edge does not provide a setting for this. Adjustments of this kind can only be done by Microsoft. If you want other users to support the idea and increase its visibility, you will need to submit it through the feedback portal so it can receive upvotes and be considered in the future.

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    2025-12-20T17:26:50.8133333+00:00

    To remove the 'Trending Now' feature from the new tab page in Microsoft Edge, you can customize the new tab page settings. Here’s how to do it:

    1. Open Microsoft Edge and go to the new tab page.
    2. Click on the Customize button (usually located on the new tab page).
    3. Look for the option related to showing trending content or news, and turn it off.

    If simply toggling the button to off for 'Show me trending searches for Microsoft Bing' in Settings does not work, ensure that you have also checked the new tab page settings specifically, as they may have separate controls for trending content.

    Additionally, you can clear any cookies or cached data that might be affecting the settings by going to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.

    If the issue persists, consider checking for updates to Microsoft Edge or resetting the browser settings to default as a last resort.

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