Microsoft has announced that its Autofill extension for Chrome will cease to work starting December 14, 2024. The extension, which allows users to store and auto-fill passwords, addresses, and payment details, is being retired as part of Microsoft’s efforts to simplify its offerings.
Users can still access saved data from their Microsoft accounts using the Edge browser. There are export options available for transferring data to other browsers or password managers. However, payment information stored locally in the Chrome extension will not be carried over and must be manually entered.
Why is Microsoft discontinuing the Autofill Chrome extension?
Microsoft cited a review of its services as the reason for retiring the Autofill extension. In a support document, the company stated its goal to simplify offerings and focus on delivering the best user experience.
We regularly review our offerings to ensure we deliver the highest value experiences for our users. As part of this review process, we are retiring this extension to simplify our offerings better.
Impact on users
The decision of Microsoft to retire the Autofill Chrome extension affects over 100,000 users, eventually getting some criticism due to the short notice.
The short notice of the discontinuation of the Autofill Chrome extension may leave users scrambling to find and set up alternatives for autofill functionality.
While this move narrows options for Chrome users, Microsoft encourages shifting to Edge or exporting data to other browsers to continue using the autofill capabilities.
Chandramohan Rajput is the Senior Editor of Extension Garden, where he has been covering Chrome extensions, tech news, and in-depth how-tos since 2019. When he's not exploring new tech, you can find him playing cricket or immersed in Counter-Strike 2.
