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Google Chrome disables popular ad blocker
It looks like Google Chrome really wants you to look at advertisements. In a quote post on X posted by Raymond Hill, the developer who brought us the free ad blocker Chrome extension uBlock Origin, it appears that Google Chrome is turning off the ad blocker.
Google Chrome is disabling one of the world’s biggest ad blockers — what you need to know
Earlier this year Google confirmed it would start phasing out extension support for the Manifest V2 framework. That’s very bad news for uBlock Origin, one of the best ad blockers, because it means the app would end up being disabled in the Chrome browser.
Google Chrome Will No Longer Support uBlock Origin And Similar Ad Blocker Extensions
Google is really working hard to curb the growing use of ad blockers on its apps like YouTube and now across its Chrome browser too. The company has revealed that any unsupported browser extensions such as uBlock Origin will soon come to an end as they drastically impact the browser’s performance.
When uBlock Origin stops working on Chrome soon, you'll have 2 options
Despite the vast popularity of this ad-blocking extension, Google doesn't want it around. But there is a silver lining.
Google Chrome Manifest V2 support has officially ended — adios uBlock Origin
Google is finally letting the sun go down on Manifest V2 as it switches to V3, meaning that many apps reliant on V2 will no longer work - including one of the most popular ad blockers, uBlock Origin.
Google Chrome Users Just Got Another New Reason To Switch
Google Chrome has started to remove ad blockers that don’t support its new Manifest V3 initiative. Is it time to switch browsers?
Google's Ad-Blocker Purge: uBlock Origin Falls Victim to Chrome's Power Play
Google's Chrome browser is set to cripple effective ad-blockers like uBlock Origin, sparking user outrage and exposing the tech giant's disregard for privacy.
Google Chrome update creates permissions nightmare for ad blockers, rendering uBlock Origin inaccessible on newer Chromebooks
Your favourite ad blocker may not be long for this world. Users looking to add the extremely popular uBlock Origin to their speedy Chrome browser have been met with the following message: "This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions.
Google Is Cracking Down on Ad Blockers, But Here's How You Can Fight Back
Google has gotten a bad reputation as of late for being a bit overzealous when it comes to fighting ad blockers. Most recently, it’s been spotted automatically turning off popular ad blocking extension uBlock Origin for some Google Chrome users.
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Chrome browser app for Android may get extensions support
Google could introduce a new version of the Chrome web browser app for Android that supports extensions and work on multiple ...
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Google Issues New Chrome Update—Change Your Browser Now, Microsoft Warns Windows Users
For all Windows users, Chrome has just been updated to 130.0.6723.58/.59. Given the recent security threats as amplified by ...
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