Microsoft Windows 11’s Netflix loses Downloads, downgraded to Microsoft Edge-based web app

A Netflix assist employees member simply confirmed to Microsoft Windows Latest that Netflix’s latest “app” is now accessible for Microsoft Windows 11. I’m advised the corporate briefly examined the updates in early July, and it’s now rolling out to everybody by way of the Microsoft Store. Netflix initially introduced the updates in May 2024.

Netflix beforehand advised Microsoft Windows Latest that its native app can be retired in June, however the deadline was prolonged by a month.

Since May, Netflix has been warning customers concerning the upcoming adjustments to the Downloads characteristic by way of a pop-up. Starting this week, the brand- latest Netflix app, which relies on Microsoft Edge, is now accessible, however as anticipated, it doesn’t assist the Downloads characteristic.

Today’s updates retires the Microsoft Windows 8-era Netflix native app, which supplied options like “Downloads”. Like cellular apps, “Downloads” on Netflix desktop allowed you to look at your favorite present offline, however this characteristic is now not accessible. After the updates, you’ll discover the Netflix “app” opens netflix.com in a Microsoft Edge container.

As proven within the above screenshot, after I opened the updatesd Netflix app, I observed a latest pop-up titled “App Installed”, which works on to focus on that “Netflix.com has been installed as an app from the Microsoft Store” and you may launch it from the Start menu or Microsoft Windows taskbar.

You can select to pin the app to the taskbar, pin it to the Start menu, create a desktop shortcut, and permit it to auto-start if you log in. These are probably the most fundamental options supplied in all Microsoft Edge-based internet apps.

Web apps aren’t essentially unhealthy, however Netflix’s latest app for Microsoft Windows 11 is terrible, and it is mindless to apply it to the web site or cellular app.

In our checks, Microsoft Windows Latest noticed that Netflix hasn’t even optimized the Microsoft Windows 11 app, which accurately hundreds netflix.com in a Microsoft Edge container.

For instance, if you happen to right-click wherever within the “app”, you’ll be able to open the hyperlinks in a latest tab of Microsoft Edge. You may open developer instruments and use the “Netflix app” to browse any random web site.

There’s additionally an choice to open hyperlinks within the “InPrivate Window” of Microsoft Edge.

When requested about this, Netflix mentioned the latest app presents a “consistent, quality experience for our members across the devices they use to watch our TV shows and movies”.

“The latest version will now include access to live events, compatibility with ad-supported plans, and more,” Netflix assist employees advised me.

“Mostly, it will remains same. As the browser streaming does not support Downloads, same way latest Netflix App won’t be supporting downloads. Only streaming online can be done. You can continue to watch TV shows and movies offline on a supported mobile device,” the corporate advised us.

Unfortunately, the much-loved “Downloads” characteristic is gone. You can now not watch your Netflix reveals or motion pictures offline in your desktop.