PusharooMicrosoft Edge push notifications
Edge is built on Chromium, so web push behaves much like Chrome — with Microsoft’s own push service on Windows and a few Edge-specific settings.
- Edge supports web push on Windows, macOS and Android.
- On Windows, Edge subscriptions use Microsoft’s Windows Push Notification Services endpoints.
- Edge supports images and action buttons on Windows like Chrome.
- Edge has “quiet notification requests”, so polite two-step prompts matter here too.
How Edge handles web push
Because Edge shares Chromium’s engine, the Push API, service workers and notification options work the same as in Chrome. The difference is the delivery network: on Windows, Edge subscription endpoints point to Microsoft’s Windows Push Notification Services (hosts ending in notify.windows.com). Standard VAPID-signed requests work unchanged, so senders don’t need anything Edge-specific (how web push works).
Edge notification settings
| Where | Path |
|---|---|
| All sites | edge://settings/content/notifications |
| Quiet requests | Same page → “Quiet notification requests” |
| One site | Click the lock icon → Permissions for this site → Notifications |
| Windows banners | Windows Settings → System → Notifications → Microsoft Edge |
Windows notification tips
- Windows 11 shows two-line titles and longer bodies than macOS — but write for the shortest platform (limits).
- Do Not Disturb and Focus send banners straight to the notification centre.
- Large images and up to two action buttons display in Edge on Windows (rich push).
- Edge can keep running after its windows close (Settings → System and performance → “Continue running background extensions and apps when Microsoft Edge is closed”).
Edge’s quiet requests, in practice
When “Quiet notification requests” is on — or Edge decides a site’s requests are unwelcome — a permission request appears only as a small bell in the address bar. Most people never open it. Two habits keep you clear of it: ask only after a click on your own prompt, and make that prompt specific about what you’ll send. If your opt-in rate on Edge looks much lower than on Chrome, check whether quiet requests are switched on for your own profile before blaming your copy (measuring opt-in).
Testing in Edge
- Open DevTools (F12) → Application → Service workers and confirm your worker is activated.
- Use the Push field to send a local test event to the worker.
- Subscribe through your real prompt and send a campaign only to yourself.
- Check Windows Settings → System → Notifications → Microsoft Edge if nothing appears.
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Managed and work devices
On company-managed Windows PCs, administrators can set Edge policies that block or allow notifications for all sites. If a B2B audience reports that your prompt never appears at work, a policy may be the reason — nothing on your side will change it. Offer email as the fallback channel for those readers (push vs. email).
Edge on Android and macOS
On Android, Edge behaves like other Chromium browsers: your prompt, the browser’s Allow, then notifications in the shade. On macOS, Edge must be allowed in System Settings → Notifications. On iPhone, Edge uses WebKit and follows Apple’s Home Screen rule (iPhone guide).
Questions
Does Microsoft Edge support web push notifications?
Yes, on Windows, macOS and Android, using the same standard Push API as Chrome.
How do I stop Edge notifications from a website?
Open edge://settings/content/notifications, find the site under Allow and remove or block it.
Do I need to register with Microsoft to send push to Edge?
No. Edge accepts standard VAPID-signed Web Push requests.
Keep reading
Chrome push notifications: a complete guide
How Chrome asks, its quieter permission UI, settings on desktop and Android, background delivery and testing.
Browser push notifications: who supports what
Support table for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Samsung Internet — desktop, Android and iPhone.
How to turn off website notifications
Exact steps to stop website notifications in every major browser, plus how to remove spammy permissions.
Rich push notifications: images, icons and buttons
What images, icons, badges and action buttons show in each browser, with recommended sizes.
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