Microsoft’s recent announcement highlights a significant advancement in Edge’s user interface speed, marking a pivotal moment for the browser. As of July 8, 2025, Microsoft claims Edge now renders the first parts of a website in under 300 milliseconds, enhancing user experience dramatically.
- Microsoft Edge improves speed under 300 milliseconds
- First Contentful Paint impacts user satisfaction
- Edge has less than 5% market share
- Performance gains from WebUI 2.0 architecture
- Future improvements for Print Preview and Extensions
- AI competition may affect Edge's growth
This improvement, known as First Contentful Paint (FCP), is crucial as industry research indicates that delays beyond 300-400 milliseconds can negatively impact user satisfaction. With less than five percent of the global browser market share, Microsoft aims to attract users who prioritize speed and responsiveness.
This leap in performance raises an important question: Will these enhancements be enough to sway users from more dominant browsers like Chrome? As Microsoft continues to refine Edge, several implications emerge:
- Increased competition could drive innovation across all browsers.
- Users may prioritize speed, leading to shifts in market share.
- Performance improvements could enhance web accessibility for all users.
As Microsoft prepares to roll out further enhancements, users and developers alike should stay tuned for how these changes will influence the future of web browsing.
