Google Chrome’s uBlock Origin phaseout has begun

By Kristin Powell / October 15, 2024 / Tech / 1 minute of reading

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Google Chrome has begun to phase out uBlock Origin. The developer of the free ad blocker, Raymond Hill, recently reposted a screenshot that shows Chrome automatically turning off uBlock Origin because it is “no longer supported.”

The change comes as Google Chrome migrates to Manifest V3, a new extension specification that could impact the effectiveness of some ad blockers. uBlock Origin has launched uBlock Origin Lite, which uses Manifest V3, in response to the transition. However, you have to manually install the extension because it’s “too different from uBO to be an automatic replacement,” according to a FAQ Hill that posted to GitHub.

Hill says you may notice a difference when using uBlock Origin Lite compared to uBlock Origin…

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Kristin Powell is a writer with Global Affairs Press. She covers politics, health, business, and finance—from the big picture to the nitty-gritty details. She loves writing about topics that are relevant to everyday life, whether it's a new product in the marketplace or a political scandal that's making headlines. When she's not writing for Global Affairs Press, she spends her time reading, cooking and baking delicious treats for her friends and family.

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