14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has a new browser on Windows and Mac, and this one is running on Chromium, the same engine as Google Chrome.
In other words, the company can very well forget about the original Edge, also referred to as Edge Legacy, and so can developers, who are now focusing all their efforts on the new version of the browser.
uBlock Origin, which is one of the best and most popular add-ons for browsers these days, will no longer support Microsoft Edge Legacy for a reason that makes perfect sense: if Microsoft itself is leaving behind the browser, we should all move to the new Edge for full support.
Bye-bye, Edge Legacy
In an announcement on GitHub, Nick Rolls, the developer of uBlock Origin, also recommends users to switch to the new Edge, not only to get a modern feature package, but also to continue using the ad blocker just like before.
“Due to the complexities and time requirements to maintain compatibility with the legacy version of Microsoft Edge, this fork is no longer supported. It is highly recommended that you upgrade your version of Microsoft Edge by downloading the update at Microsoft's website. Once you have updated, follow the instructions above for installation of uBlock Origin on New Edge,” the announcement reads.
As compared to the original version of Edge, the new Chromium-powered browser is available on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and macOS. Furthermore, the company is already considering a Linux version, and this one is expected to also see daylight in the coming months, most likely as a preview.
The Chromium version of Edge comes with nearly the same feature package as Google Chrome, including support for extensions for extensions from the Chrome Web Store. With the migration to this new engine, Microsoft has become one of the biggest contributors to the Chromium project.