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,

For context, Google has given users plenty of warning that the end is nigh. In June 2024, the Chrome Web Store began alerting users of uBlock Origin that support was on the way out. The extension depends on the Manifest v2 architecture to work, and Google has gradually phased out support in favor of Manifest v3.

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.

The popular ad blocker uBlock Origin has stopped working for many people. Chrome, Edge, and several popular browsers will soon stop being compatible with the extension.

Google Chrome Extensions such as uBlock Origin are switched off as the browser firm enforces security updates.

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 migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.

If you actively use Google Chrome extensions, this news might be concerning for you. Researchers have discovered that attackers have successfully infiltrated a slew of already trusted extensions, making them dangerous.