Installing your frequently visited websites as desktop applications can streamline your workflow by allowing quick access without opening a browser first. Modern browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge make it easy to turn any website into a standalone app on your Windows 10 PC.
Using Microsoft Edge to install a website as an app
Edge will create a desktop shortcut for the website, allowing you to launch it in a separate window that functions like an app, without the usual browser interface. This provides a more streamlined experience focused solely on the website’s content.
Using Google Chrome to install a website as an app
Uninstalling websites installed as apps
If you decide you no longer need the website app, you can uninstall it easily. While the app is open, click on the Menu icon (three dots) in the app window and select Uninstall [App Name].
For Microsoft Edge users: You can also manage and uninstall apps directly from the browser. Click on the Menu icon, navigate to Apps, and select Manage Apps. Alternatively, type edge://apps into the address bar to access the apps page.
Here, you’ll see a list of all websites you’ve installed as apps. To remove an app, click the X next to its name, then confirm by clicking Remove in the pop-up dialog.
By transforming websites into desktop apps, you can enhance your productivity and access your favorite sites more conveniently. Whether you prefer Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, both browsers offer straightforward methods to bring your most-used websites to your desktop.
