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Technology2h 53m ago

Google will formally drop support for Chrome extensions built with the older “Manifest V2” system later this month and adopt the more secure Manifest V3 framework, which will end support for ad blockers like uBlock Origin.

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Who
Google, Devlin Cronin, RraaLL, Ajit Varma, Mozilla
What
Google will formally drop support for Chrome extensions built with the older “Manifest V2” system later this month and adopt the more secure Manifest V3 framework, which will end support for ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:27:42 GMT · 2h 53m ago
Where
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Why
Google is removing Manifest V2 due to complexity, tech debt, and security risks, moving to the Manifest V3 framework.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This update will significantly reduce the effectiveness of many ad blockers, including uBlock Origin, on Chrome, potentially leading users to switch browsers like Firefox where these extensions will continue to be fully supported. This will affect user experience on Chrome through increased ad visibility.

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