Google Chrome is disabling older extensions that haven't transitioned to the new Manifest V3 framework, which emphasizes enhanced security while compromising certain functionalities found in popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin. Users have reported that the original extensions are being disabled in favor of a limited version called uBlock Origin Lite. This has sparked backlash, with users threatening to shift to alternative browsers like Firefox, which still support older extensions, showcasing the ongoing debate about browser control and user freedom in extension usage.
Google is transitioning to its Manifest V3 framework, aiming to enhance security and performance, but this change is disabling popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
The significant alteration involves modifying the webRequest API, which many content blockers rely on to control and alter network requests, impacting user experiences.
Reddit users have expressed frustration over these changes, stating they might migrate to alternative browsers like Firefox that continue to support the older V2 extensions.
Brave browser has pledged to support certain V2 extensions, indicating a commitment to user choice regarding ad blocking features that users may prefer.
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