Google Chrome killing uBlock Origin ad blocker: When it's happening?
Google is removing uBlock Origin from Chrome, pushing users to adopt Manifest V3 and limiting ad-blocking options.
Google is removing the popular ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store. This change is part of a bigger shift towards using a new system called Manifest V3, which has been in development since 2018. Google claims that this new system improves security, but it also makes it harder for extensions like uBlock Origin to work effectively.
Currently, if you search for uBlock Origin in the Chrome Web Store, you might find it unavailable because it no longer meets Google’s new rules for extensions. However, some users still have access to it, particularly in the EU. For those who already use uBlock Origin, Google has started showing warnings that the extension will soon be outdated.
Under Manifest V3, extensions have limited access to the browser and the web. This is a big issue for ad blockers and security tools because they rely on being able to access data to do their job.
As a result, many developers of popular extensions, including uBlock Origin, may have to stop supporting their products in Chrome. Users will then have fewer options, mainly switching to lighter versions or alternatives like uBlock Origin Lite or AdGuard.
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