On January 15, 2024, the Microsoft 365 browser extension will be phased down. The extension will be deleted from the Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome web stores on that date.
The extension has been downloaded at least 10 million times from the two web stores.
However, Microsoft did not explain why the popular extension was being phased out.
The company revealed in a support statement, “The Microsoft 365 browser extension (formerly named Office browser extension) is a free extension available on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome that gives you access to your Microsoft 365 apps and documents on the web. This extension will reach retirement and end of support on January 15, 2024.”
“After this date, the extension will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. The Microsoft 365 browser extension will also be removed from Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome web stores as an extension add-on.”
PROCEDURE TO REMOVE MICROSOFT 365 BROWSER EXTENSION IN MICROSOFT EDGE
Microsoft Edge Browser users can delete the extension by selecting the Microsoft 365 browser extension icon next to the web browser’s address bar, clicking on “Settings”, and then selecting ‘Remove from Microsoft Edge.’ The add-on can also be removed via “Manage extensions.”
PROCEDURE TO REMOVE MICROSOFT 365 BROWSER EXTENSION IN GOOGLE CHROME
Google Chrome Browser users can delete the Edge browser extension from the web browser. To do this, they will sign in with their Microsoft Account and select the Microsoft 365 browser extension icon next to the address bar in the browser.
Microsoft is working with the EU to remove software packages that initially came with its Windows bundleware.