Google's transition to Manifest V3 has rendered popular ad blockers such as uBlock Origin inoperative on Chrome, sparking criticism over diminished privacy protections. This change affects all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. In contrast, Firefox plans to support both Manifest V2 and V3, providing users with greater control over their browsing experience. Google defends its new framework as a step towards enhancing extension privacy, security, and performance, despite concerns that the new structure reduces ad blockers' functionality.
Google's latest crackdown on browser extension has rendered popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin inoperable on Chrome, as the company pushes forward with its switch to Manifest V3.
Mozilla says its Firefox browser will support both Manifest V2 and Manifest V3, ensuring users retain control over their browsing experience.
Google has defended Manifest V3, calling it 'the first step in our platform vision to improve the privacy, security, and performance of extensions.'
Firefox has robust built-in ad blocking as well as supporting extensions like uBlock Origin, catering to a user base that prioritizes privacy and operability.
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