The Microsoft Rewards Program is seemingly back to normal, with users getting up to 30 points per reward again

Microsoft has reverted to its standard award system for Microsoft Rewards.

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What you need to know

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has seemingly reverted to its old/standard point awarding system for its Microsoft Rewards program. According to a spot byIdle Sloth on X(formerly Twitter), users can now garner up to “5, 10, and 30 points per reward again.”

(FYI) Microsoft Rewards points have returned to 5, 10, and 30 points per reward again 👏 pic.twitter.com/hWzWSDYu5LJanuary 15, 2024

Last year, Microsoft’s loyalty award programs, Microsoft Rewards, and Xbox Rewards app underwent significant changes. This includedrestructuring the Microsoft Rewards award system, which saw points awarded for “other activities” drop from 10 to 2. The company also decided tocall it quits on the Xbox Rewards app, ending the weekly challenges and player streaks.

Based on the feedback shared by users across social media platforms following these moves, it’s clear that it was an unwelcome change. Consequently, several users highlighted that they no longer found Microsoft’s Chromium-based browser, Edge useful, further indicating that they were mainly using the browser because of Microsoft Rewards.

Microsoft issued a statement stating that there were no plans in place to discontinue theMicrosoft Rewards. The company added that it was evolving the program, hence the notable changes in the award system. Part of these changes included acooldown periodwhich restricted users to 3 searches per 15 minutes.

Don’t fix what isn’t broken

Browser wars continue to be a thing, even in 2024. Regardless of whichever browser you use,Microsoft Edgecomes with a handful of features that are designed to make your user experience while scouring the web easier. Microsoft Rewards is one of the main selling points for the browser, which is why many users were aggrieved when Microsoft started making changes to the program.

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In the past few years, Microsoft has doubled down on its efforts to enhance Edge’s user experience by shipping new features and updates to it in equal measure. This includes an AI-powered assistant,Microsoft Copilot integrated into the browsing experience. Users have openly indicated that Microsoft Edge feels rather bloated because of the hundreds of features that might not find useful.

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As such, it’s apparent that Microsoft’s decision to “evolve” the program would have negatively impacted the browser’s market share.

Is the Microsoft Reward program back to normal for you?Let us know in the comments below.

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Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows. It’s based on Chromium, so it’s compatible with the vast majority of the web. There are several Insider versions of the browser, allowing you to test new features and provide feedback to Microsoft.

Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. You’ll also catch him occasionally contributing at iMore about Apple and AI. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.