How to Remove the Bing Discover Button in Microsoft Edge

The “Discover” (Bing) button in Microsoft Edge can be distracting, especially if you don’t use Bing or the sidebar search feature. Here’s how to hide or disable this button for a cleaner Edge interface.

Method 1: Disable the Button Through Edge Settings

  1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Go to the Sidebar section.
  4. Find the Discover or Bing button setting, and toggle it off.

The button should now be removed from your browser interface.

Method 2: Using Group Policy (for Windows Pro and Enterprise)

This method is suitable for Windows Pro and Enterprise users, as it requires access to the Group Policy Editor.

  1. Press Win + R and type gpedit.msc to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  2. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge.
  3. Find the Show Discover button in the browser setting and double-click it.
  4. Set it to Disabled, click OK, and close the editor.
  5. Restart Microsoft Edge to apply the changes.

Method 3: Using the Windows Registry (for Advanced Users)

If you don’t have access to Group Policies, you can try hiding the button through the Windows Registry. Be cautious when making changes in the registry.

  1. Press Win + R and type regedit to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  3. Right-click the Edge folder, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  4. Name the new entry ShowDiscover and set its value to 0.
  5. Close the Registry Editor and restart Microsoft Edge.