Google Chrome update will close the door on ad blockers
4 hours ago
- #Manifest V3
- #Ad Blockers
- #Google Chrome
- Google Chrome is finalizing the transition to Manifest V3, which will eliminate support for Manifest V2 extensions, including popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
- A Chromium commit removes the 'kExtensionManifestV2Disabled' flag, closing the last loophole for using Manifest V2-based ad blockers.
- Chrome 150 (expected June 30, 2026) will remove the primary technical workaround, and Chrome 151 (expected July 2026) will remove remaining flags related to Manifest V2.
- The change is driven by security risks and technical debt associated with Manifest V2, though other Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera may follow suit.
- The move has been criticized for breaking ad blockers due to new permissions and privacy focus, impacting users broadly since 2024.