Notably, the survey appears to be in a limited testing phase, with some users encountering it while others remain unaffected. However, critics argue that its usage to question users’ intentions behind seeking an alternative browser might be perceived as intrusive. The survey, recently discovered by Neowin, emerges in Edge’s Sidebar, a convenient feature in its own right. Reports have surfaced indicating that the browser’s Sidebar will prompt a survey when attempting to download Google’s rival browser, raising eyebrows over Microsoft’s growing crusade against Chrome. In a move that has sparked controversy among the tech community, Microsoft Edge is now implementing a new strategy to dissuade users from downloading Google Chrome.
