Chrome, Google and uBlock Origin

uBlock and a handful of other popular Google Chrome extensions have been axed overnight, but some of them just require turning off and on again
Manifest V3 rolled out in an attempt to implement "best practices for Chrome extensions". This is what led to uBlock Origin and other extensions being disabled overnight. I
Google’s Chrome extension cull hits more uBlock Origin users
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,
Google Chrome is automatically disabling uBlock Origin, but here's how I easily reenabled it
Google Chrome is disabling Manifest v2 extensions like uBlock Origin, but the adblocker still works provided you reenable it.
Despite warnings, you can keep using uBlock Origin on Chrome… for now
Google has been taking greater action against adblock extensions in Chrome. With the introduction of Manifest V3, an update of the Chromium browser on which Chrome is built, more adblockers are apparently being killed off.
Google’s Chrome extension cull hits uBlock Origin amid Manifest V3 rollout
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 Chrome Update Blocks Popular Ad Blockers, Including uBlock Origin
Google's latest Chrome update has disabled several widely used ad-blocking extensions, including uBlock Origin.
Google Is Hobbling Popular Ad Blocker uBlock Origin on Chrome
Google is migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.
Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
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.
Google Is Disabling uBlock Origin, Alternatives You Can Try in 2025
Google is disabling uBlock Origin and other Chrome extensions as part of its upgrade to its Manifest V3 browser extension system.
Popular Google Chrome Extensions Killed Off
Google Chrome Extensions such as uBlock Origin are switched off as the browser firm enforces security updates.
Ublock Origin Alternatives: What Ad Blocker To Use Now That Google Is Removing App From Chrome
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.'
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