Google is discontinuing support for the original uBlock Origin ad blocker among Chrome users as it transitions to the new Manifest V3 specification. This change aims to enhance security and privacy but removes critical functionalities for many ad blockers. Users have reported that Chrome is removing unsupported extensions, with messages prompting them to take action. Alongside uBlock Origin, other extensions are affected, including support for similar applications in Chromium-based browsers. Mozilla's Firefox, however, continues to support both Manifest V2 and V3, offering users an alternative platform.
Google's uBlock Origin phaseout on Chromium-based browsers began in October, but started to have a wider impact in recent weeks.
According to Google, the new standard aims to improve privacy and security, but also removes a feature that some ad blocking extensions relied on.
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