Windows 11 redesigned web-based Windows Defender is coming soon

Microsoft has been developing cross-platform Microsoft Defender clients for Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, and iOS. The revamped application based on Web Components (WebView) will help consumers keep an eye on antivirus, malware scanning, phishing, password leaks, and more.

The app’s official store description claims that Microsoft Defender or Windows Defender is a security app that gives you peace of mind. Microsoft says the new app comes with a personalized dashboard where you can view the security status of your Windows devices and other connected devices.

Microsoft seems to have jumped the gun, releasing an early preview of Windows Defender early and effectively confirming what we can expect once the security app reaches the Windows Insider program, likely in the next few weeks.

Based on our testing, Windows Defender Preview was updated earlier today to support signing in with a personal Microsoft account. Currently, Windows Defender Preview isn't available outside of the US, and most features aren't currently available, so it's safe to assume it shouldn't go live just yet.

Based on code references, we know that the Microsoft Defender preview app is codenamed Gibraltar and has been available to Microsoft employees for some time.

We also did some digging and found indications that this new app will not replace the existing Microsoft Defender solution in Windows plan. Unlike the existing Defender client, this new app will only cover a variety of basic security threats, and it's supposed to act as a dashboard rather than a malware removal tool.

As we mentioned at the beginning, Windows Defender Preview lets you log in with any account, so you can add family members to the dashboard and get a security overview of all connected devices. You'll be able to invite family members using QR code invitations, and users will need to install the mobile or desktop app.

Of course, if your connected device runs Windows, the security dashboard will be more comprehensive. For the remaining devices, you can monitor alerts for password leaks, malware alerts, theft issues, and more.

Microsoft Defender Preview doesn't have an official release date, but it will be coming to Windows 10 and Windows 11 Insider Preview in a few weeks or months.

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