MicrosoftDocs · mikehoffms · Jul 30, 2026 · Jul 30, 2026 · Jul 30, 2026 · Jul 30, 2026
diff --git a/microsoft-edge/accessibility/test.md b/microsoft-edge/accessibility/test.md
@@ -62,8 +62,6 @@ You can also use the assessment feature of [Accessibility Insights](https://acce
 
 * [HTML5Accessibility](https://html5accessibility.com) - This site tests which new HTML5 features are accessibly supported by major browsers.
 
-* [webhint](https://webhint.io) - Use webhint to check for out-of-date libraries, security improvements, performance problems, and accessibility issues.
-
 * [Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List](https://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tools/index.html) - A list of web accessibility evaluation tools to help determine if websites meet accessibility guidelines.
 
 

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/dev-videos/index.md b/microsoft-edge/dev-videos/index.md
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ See also:
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 108)](../devtools/whats-new/2022/12/devtools-108.md)<!-- has Video section -->
 * [Create a DevTools extension, adding a custom tool tab and panel](../extensions/developer-guide/devtools-extension.md)
 * [The heap snapshot file format](../devtools/memory-problems/heap-snapshot-schema.md)
-* [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver/?form=MA13LH) - download Edge WebDriver.
+* [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver) - download Edge WebDriver.
 
 <!-- The [initial, Dec. 6 video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fuTHag4EOw) is cut off at the end.  Use the above video instead. -->
 
@@ -455,7 +455,6 @@ Released products can have issues. Based on your feedback, we added useful ways
 
 See also:
 * [Find and fix problems using the Issues tool](../devtools/issues/index.md)<!-- has Video section -->
-* [Inline and live issue analysis](../visual-studio-code/microsoft-edge-devtools-extension/inline-live-issue-analysis.md) in the DevTools extension for VS Code<!-- has Video section -->
 
 
 <!-- ====================================================================== -->

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/experimental-features/index.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/experimental-features/index.md
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ author: MSEdgeTeam
 ms.author: msedgedevrel
 ms.topic: article
 ms.service: microsoft-edge
-no-loc: ["Enable webhint"]
 ms.date: 11/10/2025
 ---
 # Experimental features in Microsoft Edge DevTools
@@ -383,33 +382,6 @@ Status:
 * This checkbox is present in Microsoft Edge Stable 142.
 
 
-<!-- ====================================================================== -->
-## Enable webhint
-<!-- checkbox has a "(?)" link
-https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/devtools/experimental-features/#enable-webhint
-pointing to this anchor wording -->
-
-[webhint](https://webhint.io) is an open-source tool that provides real-time feedback for websites and local webpages.  The type of feedback provided by [webhint](https://webhint.io) includes:
-
-*  Accessibility
-*  Cross-browser compatibility
-*  Security
-*  Performance
-*  Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
-*  Other common web development issues
-
-The [webhint](https://webhint.io) experiment displays webhint feedback in the **Issues** tool.  Select an issue to display documentation about the solution and a list of the affected resources on your website.  Select a resource link to open the relevant tool, such as **Network**, **Sources**, or **Elements**:
-
-![webhint feedback in the Issues tool](./index-images/experiments-webhint.png)
-
-See also:
-* [Find and fix problems using the Issues tool](../issues/index.md)
-
-Status:
-* This checkbox is present in Microsoft Edge Canary 144.
-* This checkbox is present in Microsoft Edge Stable 142.
-
-
 <!-- ====================================================================== -->
 ## Show issues in Elements
 <!-- checkbox has a "(?)" link

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/issues/index.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/issues/index.md
@@ -33,10 +33,9 @@ The **Issues** tool provides feedback in the following categories:
 *  Security.
 *  Other.
 
-Feedback in the **Issues** tool is provided by several sources, including the Chromium platform, Deque axe, MDN browser compatibility data, and webhint.  For information about these sources of feedback that populate the **Issues** tool, see:
+Feedback in the **Issues** tool is provided by several sources, including the Chromium platform, Deque axe, and MDN browser compatibility data.  For information about these sources of feedback that populate the **Issues** tool, see:
 *  [axe Tools Overview](https://www.deque.com/axe)
 *  [browser-compat-data repo](https://github.com/mdn/browser-compat-data)
-*  [webhint](https://webhint.io)
 
 
 <!-- ------------------------------ -->

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/security/index.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/security/index.md
@@ -61,8 +61,6 @@ If you already set up HTTPS on your server, all you need to do to fix this probl
 
 If you haven't set up HTTPS on your server, [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org) provides a free and relatively easy way to start the process.  Or, you might consider hosting your site on a CDN.  Most major CDNs host sites on HTTPS by default now.
 
-> [!TIP]
-> The [Use HTTPS](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/hints/hint-https-only) hint in [webhint](https://webhint.io) can help automate the process of making sure that all HTTP requests are directed to HTTPS.
 
 #### Mixed content
 

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/151.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/151.md
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+---
+title: What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 151)
+description: webhint has been removed from Microsoft Edge DevTools.  Icons have been removed from tool tabs.  Also updates from the Chromium project.  # key words before col 158
+author: MSEdgeTeam
+ms.author: msedgedevrel
+ms.topic: article
+ms.service: microsoft-edge
+ms.subservice: devtools
+ms.date: 07/30/2026
+---
+# What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 151)
+
+These are the latest features in the Stable release of Microsoft Edge DevTools.  
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## The webhint experiment has been removed
+
+<!-- Subtitle: The webhint experiment is removed from DevTools in Microsoft Edge 151. -->
+
+The webhint experiment has been removed from Microsoft Edge DevTools.
+
+To audit your site, use the [Lighthouse tool](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/lighthouse).
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Tool icons have been removed
+
+<!-- Subtitle: Tool icons have been removed. Functionality is unchanged, and all tools are still available. -->
+
+Tool icons have been removed from Microsoft Edge DevTools.  For example:
+* In the **Activity bar** at the top of DevTools, the tool tabs no longer have icons.
+* In the **More tools** menu, the tools no longer have icons.
+
+The functionality is unchanged, and all tools are still available.
+
+If icons were important to your workflow, please share your feedback at [https://issues.chromium.org/issues/525581082](https://issues.chromium.org/issues/525581082).
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Announcements from the Chromium project
+<!-- https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-devtools-151 -->
+
+Microsoft Edge 151 also includes the following updates from the Chromium project:
+
+* [CSS specificity breakdown and ::interest-button support](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-devtools-151#css-specificity)
+* [Memory debugging: Native context attribution and closure retention](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-devtools-151#memory)
+* [Promisified Extension APIs and security hardening](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-devtools-151#extensions)
+* [Other highlights and fixes](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-devtools-151#misc)
+* [Accessibility improvements](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/new-in-devtools-151#a11y)
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## See also
+
+* [What's new in Microsoft Edge DevTools](./index.md)
+* [Release notes for Microsoft Edge web platform](../../web-platform/release-notes/index.md)
diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2019/12/devtools.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2019/12/devtools.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ The DevTools team has contributed 170 changes to Chromium to address high-impact
 
 ![The Performance tool in the DevTools with keyboard navigation and screen reader improvements](./devtools-images/a11y-performance-tool.png)
 
-Want to learn how to make your webpage accessible to all of your users?  Download the [Accessibility Insights](https://aka.ms/a11yinsights) and [webhint](https://aka.ms/webhint/browser-extension) extensions for Microsoft Edge to get started.
+Want to learn how to make your webpage accessible to all of your users?  Download the [Accessibility Insights](https://aka.ms/a11yinsights) and [webhint](https://aka.ms/webhint/browser-extension) extensions for Microsoft Edge to get started (update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151).
 
 If you use screen readers or the keyboard to navigate around the DevTools, send your feedback by [tweeting](https://aka.ms/tweet/edgedevtools) at us or selecting the [Send Feedback](../../../contact.md) icon!
 
@@ -95,6 +95,8 @@ See also:
 
 <!-- dup entries: 2019/12, 2020/01 -->
 
+Update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151.
+
 The webhint Microsoft Edge extension allows you to easily scan your webpage and get feedback on accessibility, browser compatibility, security, performance, and more within the DevTools.  Read more at [https://webhint.io](https://aka.ms/webhint).
 
 ![The Hints tool in the DevTools when the webhint browser extension is installed](./devtools-images/webhint-browser-extension.png)
@@ -162,6 +164,8 @@ Update: As of 2022, the **Debugger for Microsoft Edge Visual Studio Code extensi
 
 <!-- dup entries: 2019/12, 2020/01 -->
 
+Update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151.
+
 The [webhint](https://aka.ms/webhint4code) Visual Studio Code extension uses `webhint` to improve your webpage while you're writing it! This extension runs and reports diagnostics on your workspace files based on `webhint` analysis.
 
 ![The webhint Visual Studio Code extension analyzing a .tsx file in Visual Studio Code](./devtools-images/webhint-vscode-extension.png)

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/01/devtools.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/01/devtools.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ The DevTools team has contributed 170 changes to Chromium to address high-impact
 
 ![The Performance tool in the DevTools with the keyboard navigation and screen reader improvements](./devtools-images/a11y-performance-tool.msft.gif)
 
-Want to learn how to make your webpage accessible to all of your users?  Download the [Accessibility Insights](https://accessibilityinsights.io) and [webhint](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/extensions/extension-browser) extensions for Microsoft Edge to get started.
+Want to learn how to make your webpage accessible to all of your users?  Download the [Accessibility Insights](https://accessibilityinsights.io) and [webhint](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/extensions/extension-browser) extensions for Microsoft Edge to get started (update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151).
 
 If you use screen readers or the keyboard to navigate around the DevTools, send us your feedback by [tweeting](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=@EdgeDevTools) at us or clicking the **Send Feedback** icon!
 
@@ -99,6 +99,8 @@ See also:
 
 <!-- dup entries: 2019/12, 2020/01 -->
 
+Update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151.
+
 The webhint Microsoft Edge extension allows you to easily scan your webpage and get feedback on accessibility, browser compatibility, security, performance, and more within the DevTools.  Read more at [https://webhint.io](https://webhint.io).
 
 ![The Hints tool in the DevTools when the webhint browser extension is installed](./devtools-images/webhint-browser-extension.png)
@@ -170,6 +172,8 @@ Update: As of 2022, the **Debugger for Microsoft Edge Visual Studio Code extensi
 
 <!-- dup entries: 2019/12, 2020/01 -->
 
+Update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151.
+
 The [webhint](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=webhint.vscode-webhint) Visual Studio Code extension uses `webhint` to improve your webpage while you are writing it.  This extension runs and reports diagnostics on your workspace files based on `webhint` analysis.
 
 ![The webhint Visual Studio Code extension analyzing a .tsx file in Visual Studio Code](./devtools-images/webhint-vscode-extension.png)

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/05/devtools.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/05/devtools.md
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ Chromium issue [#1068116](https://crbug.com/1068116)
 #### View accessibility information in the Inspect Mode tooltip
 
 The **Inspect Mode** tooltip now indicates whether the element has an accessible
-[name and role](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/hints/hint-axe/name-role-value/) and is [keyboard-focusable](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/hints/hint-axe/keyboard/).
+name and role and is keyboard-focusable.
 
 <!--todo:  add link inspect mode tooltip (WebdevCls) when section is live  -->
 <!--todo:  add link name and role (WebdevLabelsText) when section is live  -->
@@ -166,6 +166,8 @@ Chromium issue [#1040025](https://crbug.com/1040025)
 
 See also:
 * [Analyze pages using the Inspect tool](../../../css/inspect.md)
+* [Axe: Name Role Value](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/hints/hint-axe/name-role-value/) - about accessible name and role, at webhint.io.
+* [Axe: Keyboard](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/hints/hint-axe/keyboard/) - about keyboard-focusable, at webhint.io.
 
 
 <!-- ---------------------------------- -->

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/06/devtools.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/06/devtools.md
@@ -88,6 +88,8 @@ See also:
 <!-- ------------------------------ -->
 #### webhint feedback in the Issues panel
 
+Update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151.
+
 ![Experimental feature](./devtools-images/experimental-tag.png)<!-- valid 05/13/2022 -->
 
 [webhint](https://webhint.io) is an open-source tool that provides real-time feedback on the accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, security, performance, PWAs, and other common web development issues of websites.  You can view webhint feedback in the [Issues](../../../issues/index.md) panel.
@@ -100,7 +102,6 @@ Chromium issue [#1070378](https://crbug.com/1070378)
 
 See also:
 * [webhint extension for Visual Studio Code](../../../../test-and-automation/webhint.md)
-* [Enable webhint](../../../experimental-features/index.md#enable-webhint) in _Experimental features in Microsoft Edge DevTools_
 
 
 <!-- ------------------------------ -->

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/11/devtools.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2020/11/devtools.md
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ These are the latest features in the Stable release of Microsoft Edge DevTools.
 
 Microsoft Edge Dev is now supported on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE distributions.  Download and install the Microsoft Edge Dev `.deb` or `.rpm` package directly from the [Microsoft Edge Insider site](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/download/insider?platform=linux) or use the standard package management tools of your Linux distribution.
 
-If you are using a Linux environment in your continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) solutions, Microsoft Edge WebDriver is also available on Linux.  To get started automating Microsoft Edge with Microsoft Edge WebDriver, see [Recent versions](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver#downloads) at the Microsoft Edge WebDriver page.  For help with automating Microsoft Edge with Microsoft Edge WebDriver, see [Use WebDriver for test automation](../../../../webdriver/index.md).
+If you are using a Linux environment in your continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) solutions, Microsoft Edge WebDriver is also available on Linux.  To get started automating Microsoft Edge with Microsoft Edge WebDriver, see the **Recent versions** section at [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver).  For help with automating Microsoft Edge with Microsoft Edge WebDriver, see [Use WebDriver for test automation](../../../../webdriver/index.md).
 
 ![DevTools in Microsoft Edge on Linux](./devtools-images/edge-on-linux.png)
 
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ See also:
 <!-- Title: Improvements to Issues tool and webhint integration  -->
 <!-- Subtitle: Categories and third-party filtering make it easier to survey issues in the Issues tool.  Issues surfaced by webhint now have improved code snippets and documentation links to help you fix problems in your website.  -->
 
+Update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151.
+
 [webhint](https://webhint.io) is an open-source tool that provides real-time feedback for websites and local webpages.  Starting with [Microsoft Edge version 85](../06/devtools.md#webhint-feedback-in-the-issues-panel), see webhint feedback in the [Issues](../../../issues/index.md) tool.  Issues that appear in the **Issues** tool are now easier to see with the addition of the following categories.
 
 * [Accessibility](https://webhint.io/docs/user-guide/hints/accessibility)

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2022/12/devtools-108.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2022/12/devtools-108.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ To download Microsoft Edge WebDriver on Apple M1 devices:
 
 1. In Microsoft Edge, go to `edge://version`, and note the full version number.
 
-1. Go to [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver/).
+1. Go to [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver).
 
 1. Find the version of Microsoft Edge WebDriver that matches your specific version of Microsoft Edge, and then click the **Mac M1** download link:
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Thank you for your feedback on this issue!
 
 See also:
 * [Use WebDriver to automate Microsoft Edge](../../../../webdriver/index.md)
-* [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver/)
+* [Microsoft Edge WebDriver](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/tools/webdriver)
 * [Issue #17: Support for Apple silicon](https://github.com/MicrosoftEdge/EdgeWebDriver/issues/17)
 
 

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2024/11/devtools-131.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/2024/11/devtools-131.md
@@ -32,14 +32,13 @@ See also:
 <!-- Go to Settings > Experiments to enable or disable any experiments you choose. -->
 
 Previously, the following experiments that were enabled by default couldn't be disabled, even after clearing their checkboxes in the **Settings > Experiments** page and reloading DevTools:
-* **Enable webhint**
+* **Enable webhint** (update Jul. 2026: webhint was removed in Microsoft Edge 151).
 * **Show issues in Elements**
 * **Open source files in Visual Studio Code**
 
 This is now fixed, and you can disable these experiments.
 
 See also:
-* [Enable webhint](../../../experimental-features/index.md#enable-webhint) in _Experimental features in Microsoft Edge DevTools_.
 * [Show issues in Elements](../../../experimental-features/index.md#show-issues-in-elements) in _Experimental features in Microsoft Edge DevTools_.
 * [Open source files in Visual Studio Code](../../../experimental-features/index.md#open-source-files-in-visual-studio-code) in _Experimental features in Microsoft Edge DevTools_.
 

diff --git a/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/index.md b/microsoft-edge/devtools/whats-new/index.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.author: msedgedevrel
 ms.topic: article
 ms.service: microsoft-edge
 ms.subservice: devtools
-ms.date: 07/21/2026
+ms.date: 07/30/2026
 ---
 # What's new in Microsoft Edge DevTools
 
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ What's new articles correspond to historical releases of Microsoft Edge, and are
 <!-- maint:
 toc.yml - add new what's new page, move a what's new page to archive
 /devtools/whats-new/index.md - add new what's new page, remove earliest what's new page -->
+* [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 151)](./151.md)
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 150)](./150.md)
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 149)](./149.md)
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 148)](./148.md)
@@ -26,7 +27,6 @@ toc.yml - add new what's new page, move a what's new page to archive
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 144)](./144.md)
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 143)](./143.md)
 * [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 142)](./2025/10/devtools-142.md)
-* [What's new in DevTools (Microsoft Edge 141)](./2025/10/devtools-141.md)
 
 For earlier What's new pages, see **Archive** in the table of contents.
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		* [HTML5Accessibility](https://html5accessibility.com) - This site tests which new HTML5 features are accessibly supported by major browsers.

		* [webhint](https://webhint.io) - Use webhint to check for out-of-date libraries, security improvements, performance problems, and accessibility issues.

		* [Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List](https://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/tools/index.html) - A list of web accessibility evaluation tools to help determine if websites meet accessibility guidelines.


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