Microsoft Edge Streamlines Extension Reviews and Badging Process

Microsoft Edge has announced improvements to its extension review process and quality recognition system. With the rapid growth of extensions on the Edge Add-ons site, developers are building at an unprecedented pace. This has led to a challenge: how to maintain high-quality standards while reducing turnaround times for reviews.

To address this issue, Microsoft has introduced automation for repeatable validation checks in the review process and streamlined its pipeline. This allows reviewers to focus on complex cases that require human judgment, resulting in faster reviews without compromising quality or security standards.

The company has also refreshed its Featured badge system to recognize quality improvements more quickly. The badge is now updated every 15 days, allowing high-quality extensions to earn recognition sooner and developers to receive feedback on their investments in quality more rapidly.