Edge Downloads Pin button is missing

Chaz 70

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The "pin" button is missing from the download history list. Where is it, how do I get it back.

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mehul devalia 15 Reputation points

2026-01-26T06:23:08.3933333+00:00

from 1-2 days it is missing favorite pin icon is there but download pin cion is missing & is is converted to ballon type design ?
qing haor ching 15 Reputation points

2026-01-26T09:00:02.1+00:00

I have the same issue, seems to be happening after an edge update
ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-26T16:39:00.0633333+00:00

This is an important regression in workflow, for those that download 10 pdfs at a time and then open them all in the browser.
SBSBOX 25 Reputation points

2026-02-13T21:39:37.7+00:00

edgedownpin.pngand here we are again, broken again....

Microsoft Edge for BusinessLearn more about Microsoft Edge for Business

Microsoft Edge is up to date.

Version 144.0.3719.115 (Official build) (64-bit)
Lindsey Lee 25 Reputation points

2026-02-13T21:50:00.1733333+00:00

Mine is also down again..

Microsoft Edge is up to date.

Version 144.0.3719.115 (Official build) (64-bit)
SBSBOX 25 Reputation points

2026-02-27T19:38:05.9833333+00:00

My personal observation has been Edge for Business is missing the push pin, while "regular" Edge has it. Updated Edge for Business today to Version 145.0.3800.82 (Official build) (64-bit) and its still missing push pin, so seems "by design" by some progammer who does not use Edge ;)

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Lucus-V 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-26T16:51:15.12+00:00
Hi Chaz,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. I'm happy to help.

You may pin Downloads on toolbar by following steps:
- Settings (•••) > Downloads > ••• on Downloads window > Show in toolbar.
- Open Settings > Appearance > Toolbar > toggle Downloads to enable.
- Use the combination Ctrl + J.
Ctrl + J is an easy combination and very convenient to use, you don't need to pin Downloads on Toolbar to use it.

I hope that above information is helpful to you.

To mehul devalia, qing haor ching and ADAM SANDFORD: please try my suggestion above.

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Lindsey Lee 25 Reputation points

2026-01-26T17:06:06.33+00:00

Hello,

That is not what is needed. In the past, when you download a file, the download tab would pin to the left hand side of the toolbar. You can change webpages, and click, and it would still remain. This feature is gone, and it is now like Google Chrome where if you click on something else, the download dropdown disappears.

ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-26T17:26:32.9533333+00:00

That doesn't answer the issue at hand. Please read the concern more closely.

You are unable to pin Downloads to the right pane in the just-released version. See below - previously there was a thumbtack icon.

Lucus-V 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-26T17:58:01.69+00:00

Hi everyone,

Ctrl + J is a good workaround and very convenient to use. It's the same as you hover your mouse over the Downloads button and click it.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Moderators, contributors including external Microsoft employees cannot directly intervene in Microsoft product features or access back-end systems. Our role is limited to providing technical guidance on reported issues, requests, or ideas.

Given these limitations, the most appropriate avenue for product changes or feature requests is to contact Microsoft Support or Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app. Thank you for your understanding and sympathy.

ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-26T18:01:07.7966667+00:00

Hello Lucas,

No, Ctrl+J is not an acceptable workaround - try downloading and then opening multiple PDFs.

One should not need to workaround a regression in function.

I have provided detailed feedback via the hub

Lucus-V 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-26T18:14:37.27+00:00

Hi ADAM SANDFORD,
Please understand our limitations and I don't have the authority to make changes to Microsoft products and services.

Since you have provided detailed feedback via the hub, I hope that your feedback will be listened soon.

Lucus-V 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-27T17:30:01.7866667+00:00

Hi Chaz,
I hope everything is going well on your end. Just wanted to check in and see how things are going for you lately, anything you'd like to share or discuss?

GramD-1098 0 Reputation points

2026-01-27T17:41:22.12+00:00

I want the ability to pin the download window, not just pop it up restored to its original behavior. Microsoft, please fix this ASAP.

ANDREA 0 Reputation points

2026-01-27T22:42:05.33+00:00

My problem is not having the downloads pinned to my toolbar (It is there), it is that when I downloaded before the download pane was pinned to the right side of my screen. Now the downloads pane is in the middle of the screen and block everything. There is no pin button to move it and no way to manually move it, there isn't even a close button to close it, I just have to click off the pane to close it

sha rabbit 0 Reputation points

2026-01-28T00:54:12.17+00:00

@microsoft: The floating download bar disappears too frequently. It gets annoying to constantly press CTRL-J. Having a persistent download bar made Microsoft Edge a professional tool. Please consider reinstating this.

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Andrew Macaulay 186 Reputation points

2026-02-15T21:32:44.24+00:00

This is not the problem. Downloads can be pinned to top bar but only the popup version. The pin to allow downloads to be pinned to edge of screen like favourites, history and collections has gone! Please look at the screenshot earlier showing what is expected - the pin has disappeared.
RankItWell 15 Reputation points

2026-01-26T20:14:12.41+00:00

This pic shows what should be there. What's strange is that even after resetting Edge settings, repairing Edge, clearing cache, I couldn't get this pin icon to reappear. I've got another PC with the exact same Win and Edge versions where this pin appeared (this pic). Exact same Edge version per the About page. But guess what: After closing Edge and opening it on the working PC, an "Update complete!" message appeared. Now the working PC is broken and no longer shows the pin! We need to reverse this last update somehow to get our pin back. What I don't get is why the About version didn't change after this "Update."
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Drew - 810 Reputation points

2026-01-26T22:37:08.93+00:00

The Snip shows what I have, and it is the same in both the Edge Profiles I have. It IS there, same as ever. Can't imagine why anyone is not seeing it. Did not disappear, has not disappeared following any update.

Cannot repro what is in the OP.

ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-26T23:45:31.9033333+00:00

You might not be part of the A/B where this is being trial rolled out, or you're in a different dev channel, or your update is just pending & it'll be gone soon.

Drew - 810 Reputation points

2026-01-27T02:42:12.3066667+00:00

ALL Edge Channels current and ALL have Pin.

ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-27T03:15:36.9433333+00:00

See attached. Does this work with your all knowing statement?

Any other proclamations to make?

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Lindsey Lee 25 Reputation points

2026-01-27T14:41:22.7066667+00:00

I am also not seeing it and it SUCKS!
Lindsey Lee 25 Reputation points

2026-01-28T16:02:28.8733333+00:00

THANK GOODNESS - it looks like mine got fixed! I had to click the pin button again, but at least it is back after 4 very annoying days of download bubbles!

Hope you get yours back too!
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ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-28T16:26:36.86+00:00

Fantastic! Would you share the version that Edge reports? Triple-dot/settings/about

Lindsey Lee 25 Reputation points

2026-01-28T16:29:43.4466667+00:00

RankItWell 15 Reputation points

2026-01-28T17:18:57.27+00:00

Yes, the pin is back - Yay Microsoft! Note that there must be some other back-end update mechanism that does not impact the About version number, as the version did not change when the pin disappeared. Maybe it is the Chromium back end?
ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-01-28T17:25:17.36+00:00

Confirmed back on 1.28.26, Version 144.0.3719.92 (Official build) (64-bit). Required a reboot. On both my x64 and ARM machines.
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Lucus-V 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-28T17:52:32.71+00:00

Hi ADAM SANDFORD,
I'm glad to hear that it was back. Thank you for your confirmation, it's highly appreciated.

qing haor ching 15 Reputation points

2026-01-29T06:10:15.2633333+00:00

Same on my side, restarted 01/29/2026, it came back

ADAM SANDFORD 85 Reputation points

2026-03-02T20:08:57.32+00:00

Broken again. Version 145.0.3800.82 (Official build) (arm64)
Andrew Macaulay 186 Reputation points

2026-02-01T12:05:17.8533333+00:00

It was fixed for a few days, and this has now happened on one of my machines AGAIN ..... grrrrrrrr

All on 144.0.3719.104 (Official build) (64-bit).

Have tried repairing Edge and still gone. Often after the repair and reboot, the pin show on first time opened, and then disappears on next open! Looks like something else Edge-related is starting up in the background and causing this issue.
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