reCAPTCHA is one of the most popular captcha systems in the world, and Google developed it. Almost every website owner uses this product to protect them from bot traffic.

Generally, it works on every functional browser. In recent times, Microsoft Edge users have had some serious problems with ReCaptcha, as it’s not progressing further and is stuck in the same human verification loop.

If you’re one of them, you’ve reached the right place, my friend. Here, we will show you some of the best ways to fix ReCaptcha not working on the Edge browser.

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Reason for ReCAPTCHA Not Working on Edge Browser

Before diving into all troubleshooting methods, we should focus on why ReCaptcha is not functioning with the third-most-popular browser, Edge.

  • Unstable internet connection.
  • Outdated browser.
  • Problematic browser extension.
  • Corrupted cache files.

Best Ways to Fix reCAPTCHA Not Working on Edge Browser

So far, we have discussed why the captcha system may not be effective. Now, let’s explore a few solutions that can help reCAPTCHA complete its verification process.

1. Check the Internet Connection

If we can fix the issue at a basic level, then why should we move down to advanced troubleshooting?

First and foremost, you should take a look at internet speed.

Without stable internet speed, you can’t verify the ReCAPTCHA verification loop. What you can do:

  • Restart router.
  • Turn off and on the internet connection.

Here are some handful methods to increase internet speed on Windows to follow.

2. Update Edge Browser

If you are using an outdated Edge browser, the ReCAPTCHA system and various other functions won’t work properly. Rather than using an incompatible Edge, let’s update it and fix all internal issues.

  1. Open Edge Browser and then click on the Three-dots.
  2. Next, click on Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge.about microsoft edge
  3. Now, you can see all the essential information about Microsoft Edge, including the version you are using. You can download and install the latest version from here if you are using outdated.update microsoft edge

3. Turn Off Problematic Microsoft Edge Extension

There is no denying that the extension provides additional features. But there is also a problematic side. Because of extension issues, you are having trouble with ReCAPTCHA issues. As a fix, you should disable it.

  1. Open Microsoft Edge > click on Three-dots > select Extensions.click on microsoft edge extension
  2. Next, select Manage Extension.Manage Extension
  3. It will display all the installed extension pages; now, you have to decide which one is creating the problem.
  4. All you have to do is turn off the toggle button of the problematic extension.Turn Off Problematic Microsoft Edge Extension

4.  Clear Caches of Microsoft Edge

As long as caches are not corrupted, everything works fine. If they get corrupted, suddenly, we start having problems with the browser, hampering our smooth browsing experience. Let’s clear all caches to fix the ReCAPTCHA issue on the Edge browser.

  1. Open Edge > three-dots > Settings.Microsoft settings
  2. Then click on Privacy, search, and Services.
  3. Next, scroll down and under Clear browsing data click Choose what to clear.choose what to clear
  4. Check Cookies and site data, and select Time Range as all-time or accordingly.
  5. Then simply click on Clear Now to remove all caches.clear caches of microsoft edge

5. Change the DNS of Microsoft Edge

DNS is one of the crucial factors of the internet. Sometimes, it gets down, and we suffer from various issues. Let’s change it and see whether ReCAPTCHA is working.

  1. Open Edge > three-dots > Settings.Microsoft settings
  2. Then click on Privacy, search, and Services.
  3. Scroll down, and under Security, you can choose other DNS. Click on Choose a service provider from listed DNS or you can use custom DNS.Change the DNS of Microsoft Edge

Final Words

That’s it—this is everything you need to know about fixing ReCaptcha not working on Edge browser. Hopefully, you will get relief using these methods. However, if you have any questions or doubts, let us know in the comment section.

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