Link to extension user docs prominently (#3701)

* links

* h2 User docs

* user docs article

* link local first

* trim links

* define Add-ons

* structure in new page

* not a user

* edge first

* explain link from site

* more links

* clean Edge Sup link

* all h2s

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* expand Learning Center

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* remove h2 & plural search

* clear the list of alt titles

* search on plural term

* Refactor and update Edge extensions support links

Reorganized and clarified documentation sections for Microsoft Edge extension support, consolidating related articles and improving link descriptions. Removed redundant search instructions and streamlined navigation for end-users seeking extension help.

Author: mikehoffms

microsoft-edge/extensions/getting-started/user-docs.md

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+---
+title: User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions
+description: Links to end-user documentation about how to install and use Microsoft Edge extensions.
+author: MSEdgeTeam
+ms.author: msedgedevrel
+ms.topic: article
+ms.service: microsoft-edge
+ms.subservice: extensions
+ms.date: 01/21/2026
+---
+# User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions
+
+The present documentation (at learn.microsoft.com) is for extension developers, rather than end-users of Microsoft Edge extensions.
+
+For end-user documentation about how to use extensions for Microsoft Edge, see the following articles.
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Microsoft Learning Center
+<!-- /learning-center/ -->
+
+* [Do More with Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/) - searching for "extensions"<!-- or "extension" --> returns articles such as the following:
+
+  * [Everything to know about browser extensions](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/everything-to-know-about-browser-extensions)
+
+  * [The best browser extensions for daily life](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/browser-extensions)
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Microsoft Support
+<!-- support.microsoft.com -->
+
+* [Microsoft Edge help & learning](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge)<!-- doesn't contain "extension" --> - searching for "extensions"<!-- "extension" omits faq --> returns articles such as the following:
+
+   * [Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/add-turn-off-or-remove-extensions-in-microsoft-edge-9c0ec68c-2fbc-2f2c-9ff0-bdc76f46b026)<!-- in card 3, Personalize, at nav page https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge -->
+
+   * [Microsoft Edge Extensions: Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/microsoft-edge-extensions-frequently-asked-questions-a3ae1ebb-8e7f-49df-a5f8-8c3f56c8078b)<!-- no nav from home nav page to this article -->
+
+   * [Get to know Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/get-to-know-microsoft-edge-3f4bb0ff-58de-2188-55c0-f560b7e20bea) - covers extensions.
+
+   * The **Extensions** section in [Microsoft Edge for mobile FAQs](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/microsoft-edge-for-mobile-faqs-29296eab-b76f-4a87-ac9c-9835da53465d)
+
+   * [Why does Microsoft Edge turn off extensions I've installed?](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/why-does-microsoft-edge-turn-off-extensions-i-ve-installed-56664742-3979-e938-4f2e-8ddb2eac8453)
+
+      * [Why are some of my extensions missing on the new Microsoft Edge?](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/why-are-some-of-my-extensions-missing-on-the-new-microsoft-edge-2cb5d2e3-72ce-0019-3fbf-ae4efd414d3a)
+
+   * [Change site access permissions for extensions in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/change-site-access-permissions-for-extensions-in-microsoft-edge-7d1c889d-e267-4be0-15d4-3ed5d0c82ef5)
+
+   * [Developer mode extension notification](https://support.microsoft.com/topic/developer-mode-extension-notification-b8c45464-6245-4137-94cb-f478aa6c9ab1)

microsoft-edge/extensions/index.md

@@ -11,9 +11,28 @@ ms.date: 08/20/2024
 # Overview of Microsoft Edge extensions
 <!-- https://aka.ms/AboutEdgeAddons -->
 
-Users browse and install extensions for Microsoft Edge from [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com).
+A Microsoft Edge _extension_ is a small app that a developer creates to add or modify features of Microsoft Edge, to extend the User Experience (UX) for end-users in a specialized way.  An extension provides a niche experience or function that's important to a target audience.
 
-_Microsoft Edge Add-ons_ include extensions and themes.  A Microsoft Edge _extension_ is a small app that developers use to add or modify features of Microsoft Edge to improve a user's browsing experience.  An extension provides a niche experience or function that's important to a target audience.
+Users browse and install extensions for Microsoft Edge from the [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com) site.  _Add-ons_ include extensions and themes.
+
+The present documentation is for extension developers, rather than end-users of Microsoft Edge extensions.  To use extensions for Microsoft Edge, see [User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions](./getting-started/user-docs.md).
+
+**Detailed contents:**
+* [Introduction](#introduction)
+* [Basic guidance](#basic-guidance)
+* [Benefits of Chromium extensions](#benefits-of-chromium-extensions)
+* [Browser compatibility and extension testing](#browser-compatibility-and-extension-testing)
+* [Publish your extension to browser stores](#publish-your-extension-to-browser-stores)
+   * [Migrate an existing extension to Microsoft Edge](#migrate-an-existing-extension-to-microsoft-edge)
+   * [Publish an extension at Microsoft Edge Add-ons](#publish-an-extension-at-microsoft-edge-add-ons)
+* [The Featured badge](#the-featured-badge)
+   * [What the Featured badge represents](#what-the-featured-badge-represents)
+   * [Why the Featured badge might be revoked](#why-the-featured-badge-might-be-revoked)
+* [See also](#see-also)
+
+
+<!-- ====================================================================== -->
+## Introduction
 
 As a browser extension developer, you publish a Microsoft Edge extension (or theme) at [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com).  In articles about Microsoft Edge extensions, and at Partner Center, the word _store_ includes the Microsoft Edge Add-ons site.
 
@@ -31,10 +50,6 @@ A Microsoft Edge extension:
 
 ![A Microsoft Edge extension](./index-images/example-extension-screenshot.png)
 
-See also:
-* [Everything to know about browser extensions](https://www.microsoft.com/edge/learning-center/everything-to-know-about-browser-extensions) - introduction for users.
-* [Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/add-turn-off-or-remove-extensions-in-microsoft-edge-9c0ec68c-2fbc-2f2c-9ff0-bdc76f46b026) - support steps for users.
-
 
 <!-- ====================================================================== -->
 ## Basic guidance
@@ -92,10 +107,10 @@ See also:
 
 You can submit and seek browser extensions in the following browser extension stores.
 
-*   [Firefox Browser Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/extensions)
+*   [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com)
 *   [Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions)
+*   [Firefox Browser Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/extensions)
 *   [Opera addons](https://addons.opera.com/extensions)
-*   [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com)
 
 Some browser extension stores allow you to download listed extensions from other browsers.  However, cross-browser access isn't guaranteed by every store.  To make sure your users find your extension in different browsers, you should maintain a listing on each store.
 
@@ -134,6 +149,8 @@ After you've successfully submitted your extension, your extension undergoes a r
 <!-- ====================================================================== -->
 ## The Featured badge
 
+At the [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com) site, the **Featured** badge links to this section.  The present documentation is for extension developers, rather than end-users of Microsoft Edge extensions.  To use extensions for Microsoft Edge, see [User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions](./getting-started/user-docs.md).
+
 Extensions are curated to help users discover trustworthy and high-performing extensions.  The **Featured** badge at [Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com) highlights extensions that meet a high bar of quality, security, and user experience.
 
 ![The Featured badge](./index-images/featured-badge.png)

microsoft-edge/toc.yml

@@ -1135,6 +1135,9 @@
 
         - name: Overview of Microsoft Edge extensions
           href: ./extensions/index.md
+
+        - name: User docs about Microsoft Edge extensions
+          href: ./extensions/getting-started/user-docs.md
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
         - name: Release notes
           items: