How to install Copilot (web) as an app on Windows 11, 10

UPDATED 11/16/2023: On Windows 11 (and 10), it’s possible to install the Copilot web app as an app, and in this guide, I’ll teach you how. The chatbot was originally known as Bing Chat, but Microsoft rebranded the product to Copilot. The chatbot is still the same service powered by ChatGPT from OpenAI with Bing search capabilities to deliver users up-to-date information. 

Although Copilot is already accessible from Microsoft Edge and Windows 11, the chatbot AI still doesn’t have a dedicated desktop application. However, you can always install Copilot as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

Progressive web app refers to the technology that allows websites to offer an app-like experience to users, such as the ability to work offline, notifications, automatic updates, easy installation and uninstallation, and various other features. However, it is up to the developer to implement these functionalities.

In this guide, I will teach you the steps I used to install (and uninstall) the Copilot app as a PWA on Windows 11 or Windows 10.

• Install Copilot web app on Windows 11 from Edge
• Install Copilot web app on Windows 11 from Chrome

Install Copilot web app on Windows 11 from Edge

To install the Copilot app on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Open Copilot website.

3. Click the Sign in button.

4. Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.

5. Select the Apps submenu.

6. Click the “Install this site as an app” option.

   

7. Click the Install button.

   

Once you complete the steps, the progressive web app (PWA) version of Copilot will install and will be available from the Start menu.

Uninstall Copilot web app from Microsoft Edge

To remove Copilot app from Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.

3. Select the Apps submenu.

4. Click the View apps option.

5. Click the More settings (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner and select the “Manage apps” option.

6. Under the “Installed apps” section, click the Details button for the app.

   

7. Click the Uninstall button.

   

8. (Optional) Check the “Also clear data from Microsoft Edge” option.

9. Click the Remove button.

You can also uninstall the Bing app from Settings > Apps > Installed apps, selecting the app and clicking the “Uninstall” button. Alternatively, from the Start menu, right-click the app, and select the “Uninstall” button.

Install Copilot web app on Windows 11 from Chrome

To install the Copilot PWA with Chrome, use these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.

2. Open the Copilot website.

3. Click the Customize and Control (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.

4. Select the More tools menu and choose the Create shortcut option.

   

5. Check the “Open a window” option.

   

6. Click the Create button.

Once you complete the steps, Google Chrome will install the progressive web app (PWA) version of Copilot on Windows 11. Also, similar to Edge, the app will now be available from the Start menu.

Uninstall Copilot app from Google Chrome

To uninstall the Copilot app from Chrome, use these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.

2. Open this settings page:

   chrome://apps

3. Right-click the Copilot app and select the “Remove from Chrome” option.

   

You can also uninstall the Copilot app from Settings > Apps > Apps & features, selecting the app and clicking the “Uninstall” button. Or, from the Start menu, right-click the app and select the “Uninstall” button.

Update November 16, 2023: This guide has been updated to reflect that Bing Chat is now Copilot.