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microsoft-edge/extensions/getting-started/user-docs.md

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+---
+title: User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions
+description: Links to end-user documentation about how to install and use Microsoft Edge extensions.
+author: MSEdgeTeam
+ms.author: msedgedevrel
+ms.topic: article
+ms.service: microsoft-edge
+ms.subservice: extensions
+ms.date: 01/21/2026
+---
+# User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions
+
+The present documentation (at learn.microsoft.com) is for extension developers, rather than end-users of Microsoft Edge extensions.
+
+For end-user documentation about how to use extensions for Microsoft Edge, see the following articles.
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Microsoft Learning Center
+<!-- /learning-center/ -->
+
+* [Do More with Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/) - searching for "extensions"<!-- or "extension" --> returns articles such as the following:
+
+  * [Everything to know about browser extensions](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/everything-to-know-about-browser-extensions)
+
+  * [The best browser extensions for daily life](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/browser-extensions)
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Microsoft Support
+<!-- support.microsoft.com -->
+
+* [Microsoft Edge help & learning](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge)<!-- doesn't contain "extension" --> - searching for "extensions"<!-- "extension" omits faq --> returns articles such as the following:
+
+   * [Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/add-turn-off-or-remove-extensions-in-microsoft-edge-9c0ec68c-2fbc-2f2c-9ff0-bdc76f46b026)<!-- in card 3, Personalize, at nav page https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge -->
+
+   * [Microsoft Edge Extensions: Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/microsoft-edge-extensions-frequently-asked-questions-a3ae1ebb-8e7f-49df-a5f8-8c3f56c8078b)<!-- no nav from home nav page to this article -->
+
+   * [Get to know Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/get-to-know-microsoft-edge-3f4bb0ff-58de-2188-55c0-f560b7e20bea) - covers extensions.
+
+   * The **Extensions** section in [Microsoft Edge for mobile FAQs](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/microsoft-edge-for-mobile-faqs-29296eab-b76f-4a87-ac9c-9835da53465d)
+
+   * [Why does Microsoft Edge turn off extensions I've installed?](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/why-does-microsoft-edge-turn-off-extensions-i-ve-installed-56664742-3979-e938-4f2e-8ddb2eac8453)
+
+      * [Why are some of my extensions missing on the new Microsoft Edge?](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/why-are-some-of-my-extensions-missing-on-the-new-microsoft-edge-2cb5d2e3-72ce-0019-3fbf-ae4efd414d3a)
+
+   * [Change site access permissions for extensions in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/change-site-access-permissions-for-extensions-in-microsoft-edge-7d1c889d-e267-4be0-15d4-3ed5d0c82ef5)
+
+   * [Developer mode extension notification](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/developer-mode-extension-notification-b8c45464-6245-4137-94cb-f478aa6c9ab1)

microsoft-edge/extensions/index.md

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 # Overview of Microsoft Edge extensions
 <!-- https://aka.ms/AboutEdgeAddons -->
 
-Users browse and install extensions for Microsoft Edge from [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com).
+A Microsoft Edge _extension_ is a small app that a developer creates to add or modify features of Microsoft Edge, to extend the User Experience (UX) for end-users in a specialized way.  An extension provides a niche experience or function that's important to a target audience.
 
-_Microsoft Edge Add-ons_ include extensions and themes.  A Microsoft Edge _extension_ is a small app that developers use to add or modify features of Microsoft Edge to improve a user's browsing experience.  An extension provides a niche experience or function that's important to a target audience.
+Users browse and install extensions for Microsoft Edge from the [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com) site.  _Add-ons_ include extensions and themes.
+
+The present documentation is for extension developers, rather than end-users of Microsoft Edge extensions.  To use extensions for Microsoft Edge, see [User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions](./getting-started/user-docs.md).
+
+**Detailed contents:**
+* [Introduction](#introduction)
+* [Basic guidance](#basic-guidance)
+* [Benefits of Chromium extensions](#benefits-of-chromium-extensions)
+* [Browser compatibility and extension testing](#browser-compatibility-and-extension-testing)
+* [Publish your extension to browser stores](#publish-your-extension-to-browser-stores)
+   * [Migrate an existing extension to Microsoft Edge](#migrate-an-existing-extension-to-microsoft-edge)
+   * [Publish an extension at Microsoft Edge Add-ons](#publish-an-extension-at-microsoft-edge-add-ons)
+* [The Featured badge](#the-featured-badge)
+   * [What the Featured badge represents](#what-the-featured-badge-represents)
+   * [Why the Featured badge might be revoked](#why-the-featured-badge-might-be-revoked)
+* [See also](#see-also)
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Introduction
 
 As a browser extension developer, you publish a Microsoft Edge extension (or theme) at [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com).  In articles about Microsoft Edge extensions, and at Partner Center, the word _store_ includes the Microsoft Edge Add-ons site.
 
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 ![A Microsoft Edge extension](./index-images/example-extension-screenshot.png)
 
-See also:
-* [Everything to know about browser extensions](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/everything-to-know-about-browser-extensions) - introduction for users.
-* [Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/add-turn-off-or-remove-extensions-in-microsoft-edge-9c0ec68c-2fbc-2f2c-9ff0-bdc76f46b026) - support steps for users.
-
 
 <!-- ====================================================================== -->
 ## Basic guidance
@@ -92,10 +107,10 @@ See also:
 
 You can submit and seek browser extensions in the following browser extension stores.
 
-*   [Firefox Browser Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/extensions)
+*   [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com)
 *   [Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions)
+*   [Firefox Browser Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/extensions)
 *   [Opera addons](https://addons.opera.com/extensions)
-*   [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com)
 
 Some browser extension stores allow you to download listed extensions from other browsers.  However, cross-browser access isn't guaranteed by every store.  To make sure your users find your extension in different browsers, you should maintain a listing on each store.
 
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 <!-- ====================================================================== -->
 ## The Featured badge
 
+At the [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com) site, the **Featured** badge links to this section.  The present documentation is for extension developers, rather than end-users of Microsoft Edge extensions.  To use extensions for Microsoft Edge, see [User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions](./getting-started/user-docs.md).
+
 Extensions are curated to help users discover trustworthy and high-performing extensions.  The **Featured** badge at [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com) highlights extensions that meet a high bar of quality, security, and user experience.
 
 ![The Featured badge](./index-images/featured-badge.png)

microsoft-edge/toc.yml

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         - name: Overview of Microsoft Edge extensions
           href: ./extensions/index.md
+
+        - name: User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions
+          href: ./extensions/getting-started/user-docs.md
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
         - name: Release notes
           items: