Was the Microsoft Editor browser extension discontinued?
Yes. Microsoft retired the Editor browser extensions for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome on October 31, 2025, and they no longer receive updates or support (Microsoft 365 Message Center, MC1144651).
What is the best replacement for the Microsoft Editor extension?
Sapling is a free browser extension that checks grammar and spelling as you type, in the same places the Editor extension did: Gmail, Outlook on the web, Google Docs, LinkedIn, and most other text boxes. It works in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, and adds sentence rephrasing, autocomplete, and snippets.
What does Microsoft recommend instead?
Microsoft points users to the built-in proofing in Microsoft Edge. That works only inside Edge. If you also write in Chrome or Firefox, or want rephrasing, autocomplete, and team features, Sapling covers all three browsers with one account.
Is Sapling free?
Yes. Sapling has a free plan with grammar and spelling suggestions, and new accounts get a free one-month trial of Sapling Pro with no credit card required.
Does Sapling work in Word and Outlook?
Yes. Besides the browser extension, Sapling has add-ins for Microsoft Word and Outlook, and it works in Google Docs through the extension.
Does Sapling support languages other than English?
Yes. Sapling checks American, British, Canadian, and Australian English, and supports grammar and spell checking in more than 20 other languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Dutch.
Is Sapling secure enough for work accounts?
Sapling is SOC 2 Type II certified, supports HIPAA with a signed BAA, offers zero data retention, and can be self-hosted for organizations with strict data requirements.
