Turn On/Off Search Improvement in Edge Browser
You can turn on or off the Search and service improvement feature in Microsoft Edge to control data collection for product enhancements.
This setting allows Edge to send data about your searches and browsing habits to Microsoft. This information helps improve Edge and other Microsoft services.
The data typically includes search terms, clicked links, and how you interact with search results. For example, it might track which search results you choose to visit on Windows 11, where Edge is often the default browser.
By managing this setting, you decide how your usage data contributes to making Microsoft’s products more relevant and useful for everyone.
Go to Settings, then Privacy, search, and services. Under the Privacy section, toggle off “Help improve Microsoft products by sending the results from searches on the web” to disable the feature. Turn it on to enable it.
Enable or disable Search and service improvement in Edge
You can easily turn the Microsoft Edge search improvement feature on or off right from the browser’s settings.
Here’s how to do it.
First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.
Then click on Setting and more (Alt+F), which is the 3 horizontal dots button on the top right corner, and select Settings.

On the Settings page, select “Privacy, search, and services” on the left side. Then click the “Privacy” tile on the right to expand it.

Look for the setting labeled Search and service improvement. To turn it on or off, adjust the toggle for Help improve Microsoft products by sending the results from searches on the web.

You can close the Edge settings page when you’re finished.
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In summary, managing the “Search and service improvement” feature in Microsoft Edge is a quick process and offers several benefits:
- Personalized Experience: Enabling the feature enhances your browsing experience by tailoring search results to your preferences.
- Control Over Privacy: Users can disable data collection, providing greater control over their privacy.
- User-Friendly Process: The steps to enable or disable the feature are simple and can be completed in just a few minutes.
- Constant Improvement: Participating in data sharing helps improve Microsoft services and Edge, benefiting all users in the long run.
You can tailor your Microsoft Edge experience to match your privacy preferences by taking a few moments to adjust these settings.
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