Browser Choice Alliance

Setting a new default browser on Windows shouldn’t be a battle, but #Microsoft makes it one. Join us in taking a stand against Microsoft’s anticompetitive practices: bit.ly/4k5zba4

Browsers are the gateway to the internet and a key enabler of other important services, such as AI and productivity tools. That’s why we’re fighting for users’ ability to choose their own browser — to rightfully control their experience online. Learn more: bit.ly/4to55mV

@OrevaZSN Would you like to make Microsoft Edge your default browser? (For the 97th time this year, 864 times so far lifetime.) The answer is still no.

Your browser, your choice. At least that’s what the experience should be. We’re holding Microsoft accountable for failing to respect user choice and instead, acting in its own interest. Learn more: bit.ly/4tjUMAM

I’ve never seen anything as persistent as Microsoft Edge trying to make itself my default browser.

Microsoft this is the exact reason people don't like windows Mind you I don't use edge and didn't even open it this just appeared out of nowhere.

Dear @Microsoft if I set my default browser to whatever I expect everything in your software suite to respect my decision and not randomly choose to open links in edge. I know it’s a lot to ask this but for once you could actually respect user options.

“It makes it harder for alternatives to compete when a company uses its reach and control to steer people back into its own products.” Microsoft continues using dark patterns that prioritize its own interests over user experience. Read @mozilla's article: bit.ly/4cqTn4e

Microsoft is being hit with a second investigation from the @CMAgovUK on reports of limiting competition ​by charging licensing fees when its services were used on rival platforms. Read the @Reuters story here: bit.ly/4bXWHok

Nearly a decade later, Microsoft is still making it almost impossible for users to change their default browser. Microsoft, we're ready for a change.

Our goal is simple: It shouldn’t be this difficult to use your browser of choice. Learn more: bit.ly/4bXAwyE

“Microsoft Edge is not your default browser.” Yes, I’m aware. It was a very deliberate choice.

We applaud the @CMAgovUK's decision to open an investigation into Microsoft’s business software, including Windows OS, productivity and other software. Read our official statement: bit.ly/4sdVoqd

The BCA stands for a digital world where everyone is free to choose the browser that best serves them. Learn more about what we stand for — and why it matters: bit.ly/4to55mV

Just when you thought you’ve successfully changed your default web browser, Windows opens the next link in Edge. It’s time Microsoft is held accountable for continuing to disrespect user choice.

The Browser Choice Alliance applauds the @EP_SingleMarket motion to require Microsoft to provide “effective user choice and a fair and contestable environment for third-party providers” on its Windows PC operating system under the DMA. Learn more: bit.ly/47pxtfU

A prime example of how Microsoft makes it intentionally challenging for users to choose their preferred default browser.

Microsoft Edge pops up all the time, at random, even though my default browser is Firefox. I am getting out of the Windows ecosystem slowly, using Ubuntu whenever possiible and it's on all my old PCs. Also make an image of your disk , in case absolute disaster, you can restore it. If that's complicated, keep back up by copy pasting files on an external drive. So nothing is really lost.

Hear CEO of @grupoastian, Alfonso Hernández, speak to how Windows tricks its users into sticking with Edge as default on PCs.

Ever had a hairdresser who doesn’t listen? Feels an awful lot like trying to pick your browser on a Windows PC.

"Microsoft has always used Bing.com...to push the Edge browser, particularly when you search for Chrome." A new article highlights Microsoft’s anti-competitive behaviors — this time Bing aggressively pushing Copilot when users search for rival LLMs. Read more: bit.ly/475TaS4