Google Chrome is disabling Manifest v2 extensions like uBlock Origin, but the adblocker still works provided you reenable it.

Google is disabling the original uBlock Origin ad blocker for more Chrome browser users, alongside other extensions that are no longer supported as the browser migrates to its new extension specification,

Block Origin ad blocker and other legacy extensions as it imposes its new Manifest V3 spec. The action impacts Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, where users now receive notifications urging them to uninstall unsupported extensions.

Google's latest Chrome update has disabled several widely used ad-blocking extensions, including uBlock Origin.

Google is disabling uBlock Origin and other Chrome extensions as part of its upgrade to its Manifest V3 browser extension system.

Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions.

Block Origin is a free and open-source ad blocker and content-filtering extension for web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

In any case, uBlock Origin is being removed from Chrome as Google finalises the shift to Manifest V3, a standard they assert boosts privacy and security. uBlock Origin Lite will remain operational. The uBlock Origin extension page states, 'This extension is no longer available because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions.'

Block Origin is loved by many because it stops ads from popping up on websites. However, the new Manifest V3 system removes a feature that uBlock Origin and similar extensions need to do their job.

Google is migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.

If you actively use Google Chrome extensions, this news might be concerning for you. Researchers have discovered that attackers have successfully infiltrated a slew of already trusted extensions, making them dangerous.