Microsoft has officially removed the AI-powered history search feature from the Microsoft Edge browser. This functionality, which allowed users to query their browsing history using natural language via Copilot, is no longer available in the current stable release.
The end of conversational history lookups
Previously, Edge integrated Copilot directly into the history view (accessible via Ctrl+H). This allowed users to type questions like “Show me sites I visited about cooking last week” rather than scrolling through a chronological list. Microsoft has now disabled this feature entirely.
The decision appears to follow user feedback indicating the feature was not widely adopted or found lacking in utility. Many users reported that the AI search often failed to return relevant results compared to standard keyword filtering, leading to frustration rather than convenience.
What this means for you
If you relied on Copilot to sift through your browsing history, you will need to revert to traditional methods. You can still filter your history by date and time, or use the standard text search bar within the history page to find specific URLs or page titles.
For most everyday Windows users, this change means a simpler, albeit less “smart,” browsing experience. The core functionality of Edge remains intact; only the AI-assisted navigation layer has been stripped away. This move suggests Microsoft is prioritizing stability and core performance over experimental AI integrations that do not demonstrate clear value to the majority of its user base.
There is no official timeline for whether this feature might return in a refined form, but for now, the Copilot integration in Edge history is gone.
Source: Neowin
Over to you: Did you use the AI history search in Edge, or do you prefer the traditional chronological view?
