Microsoft Updates Edge Add-ons Store Verification to Handle AI-Generated Extension Surge

Microsoft has updated the Edge Add-ons store submission process by introducing automated verification checks to reduce review times caused by a surge in extension submissions. Additionally, the company updated its 'Featured' badge system to automatically re-evaluate extensions every 15 days based on 60 quality metrics. As AI-assisted tools and 'vibe coding' dramatically lower the barrier for software creation, extension marketplaces are facing unprecedented review backlogs. This update demonstrates how platform operators are leveraging automation to maintain security and quality standards without slowing down developer release cycles. The updated workflow offloads repetitive validation checks to automated systems, allowing human reviewers to focus on more complex edge cases. The changes are now live for all registered developers on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons developer portal.