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December 18, 2025

2025 in review: How we elevated the Microsoft Store experience

In 2025, the Microsoft Store on Windows attracted over 250 million monthly users and introduced new offerings, including productivity tools like Raycast, Noteastic, and Cephable, as well as popular games such as Fortnite and Hollow Knight: Silksong. Accessibility apps like DotVista and applications like RunCat 365 and Adobe Premier Elements 2026 were also launched. In collaboration with Tencent, the catalog in China expanded to include mini apps and games like Rednote and Fire to the Zombies. The 2025 App Awards winners were announced, recognizing exceptional value for Windows users. The Microsoft Store introduced Special Events to help users discover timely content within their favorite apps. A dedicated Themes department was launched to simplify the process of personalizing computing environments. Enhancements made since June focused on providing a tailored experience, with personalized content available on home and app pages. The app installation process was streamlined with multi-app install features and improved methods for finding and launching apps through the Windows Search Bar. The AI Hub was refreshed to help users discover AI-powered apps, with new app badges indicating AI capabilities. Copilot now assists with Store browsing in the U.S., and finding Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot has been made easier. Key improvements included quicker navigation, improved error handling, the ability to uninstall apps directly from the Library, better update orchestration, and enhanced search functionality.

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November 6, 2025

Microsoft Store Web Now Lets You Install Multiple Windows Apps at Once

Microsoft has introduced a "Multi-app Install" feature on the Microsoft Store website, allowing users to select and install multiple Windows applications simultaneously. Users can bundle several applications into a single installer, which, when executed, initiates the installation of all chosen apps without requiring additional clicks or permissions. Currently, users can select from a curated list of 48 popular apps, including Netflix, Instagram, Apple Music, and Spotify. This feature is only available on the web version of the Microsoft Store, as the desktop application does not support it yet.

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November 6, 2025

Microsoft Store on the Web Adds Multi-App Install

The web version of the Microsoft Store has introduced a feature that allows users to select and install multiple Windows applications simultaneously. This feature provides a user-friendly graphical interface and relies on the Store app repository. There is currently no official documentation for this feature, but it has been reported by Zac from Windows Central. The Microsoft Store website confirms that users can now “select and install multiple apps at once.” However, this capability is not yet available in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11, suggesting a potential future update for desktop users. Some users may still prefer the Windows Package Manager (winget) for its versatility, as it can install applications from both the Store and a wider range of software available on the web. For those less comfortable with command line tools, alternatives like UniGetUI offer a more accessible graphical interface.

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November 6, 2025

Windows 11 Store gets Ninite-style multi-app installer feature

The Microsoft Store has launched a feature that allows users to create a multi-app install package for Windows 11, enabling the simultaneous installation of multiple applications through a single installer. Users can select their desired applications on the Store's web platform and generate a package for downloading and installing all chosen apps at once. The feature limits simultaneous downloads to 16 apps and currently supports a curated list of 64 applications. It is only available on the web version of the Store, not within the Store app on Windows 11.

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November 5, 2025

Microsoft takes a swing at Ninite with its own multi-app install package feature powered by the Microsoft Store

Microsoft has introduced a feature in its online Microsoft Store that allows users to create one-click install packs for multiple applications. This feature includes a "Multi-app install" button that lets users compile selected apps into a single install package, generating an .exe file for installation via the Microsoft Store app. This functionality is currently only available in the online Microsoft Store and not in the Microsoft Store app.