Google Chrome Begins Disabling uBlock Origin as It Phases Out Older Extensions! đźš«

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Summary:

  1. Disabling of uBlock Origin
    Google’s Chrome browser has started disabling the popular ad blocker uBlock Origin as part of a transition away from older “Manifest V2” extensions.

  2. User Notification
    Users have reported pop-up messages stating that the extension is no longer supported, with Chrome recommending its removal.

  3. Developer Response
    Raymond Hill, the developer of uBlock Origin, confirmed the changes on social media, stating that the depreciation of the extension in the Chrome Web Store has begun.

  4. Impact on Users
    This move affects users who rely on uBlock Origin for ad blocking and enhanced privacy while browsing.

  5. Transition to Manifest V3
    The shift is part of Google’s broader strategy to transition to Manifest V3, which aims to improve performance and security but limits some functionalities of existing extensions.

Read more at: PCMag