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Microsoft Copilot Search
What it is
Microsoft Copilot Search in Bing combines traditional search with generative responses. Depending on a query, it can provide a direct answer, summarize key points, or arrange information in a structured layout. Responses cite sources and include links to material used for the curated answer. Results are grounded in Bing and additional searches made for the query. Users can enter complex questions or follow-ups in the search box, while related-topic suggestions support continued exploration with earlier results remaining accessible on the same page. Related image and video results are included. Microsoft presents Copilot Search for quick information discovery, deeper research, and learning through follow-up questions, with inline links intended to help users reach publishers and content owners. It is available on the web and through the Bing mobile app on Android and iOS. The listed plan costs nothing. Availability is stated worldwide except Russia and China, and functionality can vary by device, market, or browser version.
For and against
For
- Combines conventional and generative search
- Provides cited source links
- Supports complex queries and follow-ups
- Includes related image and video results
- Free plan listed
Against
- Availability excludes Russia and China
- Features vary by device, market, or browser
- Answers depend on Bing and additional searches
The verdict
Copilot Search adds summaries, citations, and conversational follow-ups to Bing. It is a free web and mobile search option, with regional and device-dependent availability.
Who it suits
Copilot Search suits people who want cited answers, summaries, and follow-up exploration from web searches. It is available to web and mobile users on Android and iOS.
Plans and prices
Copilot Search in Bing
Available worldwide except Russia and China · feature availability may vary by device, market, and browser version
Read 4 Oct 2026 · blogs.bing.com
On the record
- Availability
- Microsoft stated that Copilot Search was rolling out to everyone worldwide except Russia and China.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Availability limits
- Microsoft says feature availability and functionality may vary by device type, market, and browser version.microsoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cited sources
- Responses cite their sources, and users can view links used to generate a curated answer.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Follow-up exploration
- Related-topic suggestions let users continue searching in a multi-turn experience while keeping prior results accessible on the same page.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- Microsoft presents it for quick information discovery, deeper research, and learning through follow-up questions.microsoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Microsoft Corporation lists its corporate address in Redmond, Washington, and says Microsoft was founded in 1975.news.microsoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Media results
- The tutorial describes viewing related image and video results within Copilot Search.microsoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- Copilot Search is available on mobile devices, including through the Bing mobile app.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Publisher links
- Microsoft says the experience includes citations and inline links to help users navigate to publishers and content owners.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Search interface
- Users can enter complex queries or ask follow-up questions in the Copilot Search search box.microsoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Summaries
- Depending on the query, it can provide a summary of key points, a clear answer, or a structured layout of information.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Web grounding
- Copilot Search is grounded in Bing results for the query and additional searches issued on the user's behalf.microsoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Copilot Search in Bing combines traditional and generative search to provide curated answers.blogs.bing.com · read 4 Oct 2026
