How to Download EdgeDriver for Selenium (Step-by-Step Guide)

By AravindMarch 1, 2025August 1, 2025selenium webdriver, selenium webdriver tutorial

Last updated on August 1st, 2025 at 08:40 am

This guide will show you how to download EdgeDriver (Latest version) and and set up for Selenium WebDriver. You’ll learn how to match EdgeDriver with your Microsoft Edge browser version and configure it to run automated tests successfully.

You need EdgeDriver to run Selenium tests in Microsoft Edge browser. It lets Selenium WebDriver interact with MS Edge browser just like a real user.

Here is a step-by-step guide to download, install, and set up the right version of EdgeDriver.

Before downloading EdgeDriver, you must check your Edge browser version.

Here’s how to check:

Open Microsoft Edge.

Click the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner, select Help and Feedback, and select About Microsoft Edge. My version is Version 138.0.3351.65.

Update if you are using an older version. Note the version number (e.g., 133.x.x.x).

Many people keep complaining that the edge driver is not working in Selenium. The reason is that EdgeDriver version updates with a version of the Edge browser, and a mismatch in versions can generate errors when you run Selenium tests.

Now let’s see how to download the correct version of EdgeDriver.

Are you looking to run Selenium tests in Firefox browser? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download and set up GeckoDriver for Selenium.

To download EdgeDriver, follow these simple steps:

Go to the .

As per your Edge browser version and OS, download the corresponding EdgeDriver from the stable channel.

Current latest stable version of the Edge driver is 138.0.3351.77.

Now let’s see how to set up the edge driver.

Once downloaded, you need to extract the ZIP file.

Extract the EdgeDriver ZIP file to a location like D:WebDriver

Inside the folder, you’ll find msedgedriver.exe.

But to run EdgeDriver in your Selenium tests, you must add it to the PATH system.

Here’s how:

Search for Environment Variables in Windows.

Under System Variables, find Path and click Edit.

Click New, then paste your folder path (e.g., D:WebDriver).

Click OK and restart your computer.

Now, EdgeDriver is ready to run.

If you’re new to Selenium, you may want to read our beginner-friendly Selenium tutorial to learn how to set up Java, Eclipse, and WebDriver from scratch.

To make sure EdgeDriver is working, let’s write a quick Selenium test script. Use the given edge driver setup code in your Selenium test and run it.

// Set the path to EdgeDriver (only needed if it's not in system PATH) System.setProperty("webdriver.edge.driver","D:\WebDriver\msedgedriver.exe"); // Initialize EdgeDriver WebDriverdriver=newEdgeDriver();

This example script will help you run the Selenium test on the Microsoft Edge browser. Now, you can:

Open Edge automatically when running the Selenium test.
Navigate to websites.
Extract page titles & interact with web elements.

Tip: Always use the latest Selenium version and update EdgeDriver whenever the Edge browser’s version updates.

Aravind

Hi, I’m Aravind — a seasoned Automation Test Engineer with over 17 years of hands-on experience in the software testing industry. I specialize in tech troubleshooting and tools like Selenium, Playwright, Appium, JMeter, and Excel automation. Through this blog, I share practical tutorials, expert tips, and real-world insights to help testers and developers improve their automation skills.In addition to software testing, I also explore tech trends and user-focused topics, including Snapchat guides, codeless test automation, and more.