Google’s Chrome extension cleanup affects more uBlock Origin users

Google has begun disabling several popular Chrome extensions, including the widely-used ad blocker uBlock Origin, as part of its transition to the new Manifest V3 specification. This move has sparked significant backlash from users and developers alike, who argue that the changes benefit advertisers at the expense of user control over online content.

According to a report by The Verge, the transition to Manifest V3, which Google claims is designed to improve privacy and security, restricts certain extension capabilities, making it harder for ad blockers like uBlock Origin to function effectively. While uBlock Origin Lite will remain available, its ad-filtering capabilities will be limited due to the new restrictions.