The April update will end the transition from the legacy Edge to the Chromium-based browser, which was first released in its "Stable" channel on Jan. 15, 2020. ... PCs with other versions of Windows 10 whose users had manually installed Chromium Edge will be treated the same.

Does Microsoft Edge use Chromium?

The new Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features, it's the only browser you'll ever need.

Why does Microsoft Edge use Chromium?

Microsoft Edge Chromium offers great compatibility for websites and extensions. It provides high-speed performance, improved security, and a set of new tools for developers. It's certainly a solid competitor to Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla and soon can steal some of their users.