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It appears that Google Chrome is taking steps to disable ad blockers, as reported by developer Raymond Hill, creator of the uBlock Origin extension. Hill mentioned that the deprecation of uBlock Origin in the Chrome Web Store has begun. In a related incident, user Christoph Nakazawa shared a screenshot showing Chrome disabling three extensions, including uBlock Origin, with a notification advising users to remove them.
Manifest V3 Transition:
The shift from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3 in Google Chrome is seen as a factor in the disabling of certain extensions. A Google spokesperson mentioned that most actively maintained extensions in the Chrome Web Store have already transitioned to Manifest V3. Despite the outcry from users like Nakazawa, Google seems determined to enforce these changes to content filtering extensions.
Impact on Users:
This move by Google is not surprising, considering its previous actions against ad blockers on platforms like YouTube. Users who wish to continue using ad blockers may need to switch to alternative browsers such as Brave. This story is ongoing, with updates indicating the specific impact on ad blockers in Google Chrome.
