WebUI 2.0 Archives

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July 8, 2025

Microsoft Edge Can Now Load Websites Faster After Migration to WebUI 2.0

Microsoft Edge has improved its web browser's loading speed, achieving a global First Contentful Paint (FCP) time of under 300 milliseconds, down from previous times that negatively impacted user satisfaction. Since February 2025, load times have been reduced by an average of 40 percent, with significant enhancements in features such as Settings, Read Aloud, and Split Screen. The migration to WebUI 2.0 has contributed to this improvement, reducing the Settings page load time from 0.394 seconds to 0.034 seconds. Microsoft plans to continue enhancing performance in features like Extensions and Print Preview in the coming months.

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July 8, 2025

Microsoft Edge UI Now 40% Faster on Average, Key UI Elements Load Up to 4x Quicker

Microsoft has updated its Edge browser, achieving a First Contentful Paint (FCP) of under 300 milliseconds by using its WebUI 2.0 architecture instead of the traditional React framework, resulting in a 40% average reduction in load times for thirteen core features. The updated settings UI shows a fourfold improvement in performance compared to the previous version. This release builds on enhancements from May 2024, which improved launch times by 42-76%, and an optimization effort in February 2025 that targeted fourteen interface subsystems. Internal tests confirm the settings panel now consistently renders in under 300 ms. Microsoft plans to extend these performance improvements to Print Preview and Extensions management throughout 2025.

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July 8, 2025

Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever — again — with 40% quicker load speeds

Microsoft Edge has introduced a significantly improved user interface with a First Contentful Paint (FCP) time of under 300 milliseconds. Since February, load times have been reduced by an average of 40% across 13 features, including enhanced settings navigation, an AI-powered Read Aloud feature with multi-language support, a Split Screen function for seamless task transitions, and more responsive Workspaces. These improvements are attributed to the implementation of WebUI 2.0, which streamlines code bundles and reduces JavaScript for UI initialization. The Edge team also reported a 9% increase in speed as measured by Speedometer 3.0 earlier this year. Additional features like sleeping tabs and startup boost have been added to enhance performance, with plans for further improvements in Print Preview and Extensions.

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July 8, 2025

Microsoft’s Edge browser now loads sites even faster

Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to the Edge browser, achieving a First Contentful Paint (FCP) of under 300 milliseconds, which improves user interface responsiveness. This performance metric indicates that the browser can display initial website elements in less than 300 milliseconds. Microsoft emphasizes that waiting longer than 300 to 400 milliseconds can negatively affect user satisfaction. Edge currently holds less than five percent of the global browser market share, while Chrome has 68 percent. Recent upgrades include faster downloads, browsing history, and private tabs, with improvements to 13 additional features. Microsoft plans to introduce further performance enhancements targeting Print Preview and Extensions in the coming months.

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February 23, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: super-fast file managers for Windows 11, faster Edge, new builds, and more

Microsoft Edge has received performance improvements, particularly for lower-end devices, with the latest version 132 enhancing the user interface. Alternatives to File Explorer for Windows 10 and 11, such as File Pilot, are emerging. Support for Windows 95 has ended in a widely-used application, and Microsoft has released several updates for the Windows Insider Program, including new builds for Windows 11 and 10. The Snipping Tool app has been updated to include a cropping tool for easier editing of screen recordings. Microsoft clarified that a feature to keep Microsoft Accounts always signed in will not be implemented at this time. Additionally, a significant update patched high-severity vulnerabilities in Edge, and the Edge Add-ons website has been revamped. Finalwire's AIDA64 has dropped support for Windows 95, 98, and Me. Battery Flyout has been updated to generate detailed battery reports. Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers can expect new game releases in February 2025, including titles like Avowed and EA Sports F1 24. Sea of Thieves has introduced new content in Season 15, and GTA V on PC will receive an upgrade on March 4. Xbox consoles can now support external hard drives larger than 16TB. The GeForce NOW streaming service has added new titles to its library.

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February 20, 2025

Many of Microsoft Edge’s most important features are now faster than ever

Microsoft Edge version 132 has introduced significant performance enhancements, resulting in an average speed increase of approximately 40% across various features. Key areas affected include the Downloads folder, Drop, History, and the inPrivate new tab experience. The transition to WebUI 2.0 has optimized webpage rendering and improved speed, particularly benefiting lower-end devices using HDDs. For example, the time to open the Downloads folder has decreased from 0.927 seconds to 0.428 seconds. At least 14 areas of the browser's user interface have experienced these speed improvements, contributing to a more responsive and efficient browsing experience.

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December 9, 2024

Microsoft Edge is faster and more responsive on Windows 11 now

Microsoft has integrated the updated WebUI 2.0 framework into its Edge browser for Windows 11, enhancing overall performance. The WebUI 2.0 framework reduces loading times for user interface elements, with the "Browser Essentials" feature loading 42 percent faster and the "Favorites" bar opening 40 percent quicker. These improvements benefit users on lower-performance computers, particularly those with limited RAM and without SSD storage. Microsoft plans to gradually convert more elements of Edge to the WebUI 2.0 framework, promising incremental performance boosts in the future.