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• Google is transitioning Chrome's extension support from the Manifest V2 framework to the V3.
• This means users won't be able to use uBlock Origin to block ads on Google Chrome.
• However, there's a new iteration of the app — uBlock Origin Lite, which is Manifest V3 compliant but doesn't boast the original version's comprehensive ad-blocking features.

Google's campaign against ad blockers across its services just got more aggressive. According to a report by PC World, the company has made some alterations to its extension support on Google Chrome.

Google Chrome recently changed its extension support from the Manifest V2 framework to the new Manifest V3 framework. The browser policy changes will impact one of the most popular adblockers (arguably), uBlock Origin.

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[The Cockatrice]

 

[Fake]

'The browser built to be yours'.

Like a poetry.

 

[mitch1971]

'The browser built to be yours'

 

[winjer]

The internet without Ublock Origin sucks so much.
It's not just the ads, but also the trackers, the malware, the scams.
Ublock deals with most of it, and makes the web a much nicer place.

 

[joeygreco1985]

Does this apply to all Chromium based browsers too?

 

[Fake]

Does this apply to all Chromium based browsers too?

I guess so. Microsoft EDGE could be affected.

 

[keraj37]

Oh no!
Wait..
I never used spyware called Chrome, so...

 

[winjer]

Oh no!
Wait..
I never used spyware called Chrome, so...

The problem is not just Chrome.
Remember that Google makes most of the Chromium code.
So it's only a matter of time until this decision affects most browsers, including Brave, Opera, Edge, Thorium, etc.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Does this apply to all Chromium based browsers too?

Eventually it will, yes. Depends on whether the other companies willingness to push the move to Mv3. I wouldnt expect Firefox which isnt based on Chromium to be safe either in the near future. Ads are whats driving said companies towards profit.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Maybe people will finally start using something other than google products.

I’ve tried to avoid them for years. I’m sure it’s not going as well as I think but I’m still trying.

 

[Ovek]

Fuck Google's bullshit. I would rather use Safari over it.

 

[poppabk]

Is this a limitation inherent to Manifest V3, or is it just that uBlock needs to release a new compatible version?

 

[AJUMP23]

Work will lag behind in upgrading so I am safe for a while.

 

[winjer]

Is this a limitation inherent to Manifest V3, or is it just that uBlock needs to release a new compatible version?

It's a limitation imposed by manifest V3, by design.
Google does not want people to control what content our browsers show us.

 

[AJUMP23]

How long can you stay on V2. Turn off auto updates and live off of what works.

 

[Spukc]

People still use firefox?

 

[Fake]

People still use firefox?

I use.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

People still use firefox?

fuck the blink agenda, deny google, restore the net

 

[Denton]

Google is a scum and scam company that influences elections with clear agendas, I recommend steering clear of all their "services".

 

[Saber]

Google going full retard

 

[poppabk]

People still use firefox?

Yep, mobile and desktop.

 

[winjer]

Google going full retard

Not retarded. Evil.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Shitty google spyware. Only an idiot would use chrome to begin with.

 

[The Cockatrice]

People still use firefox?

You will.

 

[Trilobit]

Do people seriously use Chrome as their main browser?

 

[kruis]

People still use firefox?

Yes, we do. And you'll have to switch to Firefox too if you want to have the best ad blocking.

 

[Spukc]

Yes, we do. And you'll have to switch to Firefox too if you want to have the best ad blocking.

Uuuh NO?

 

[demigod]

Looks like I was right to leave chrome 4 years ago and went back to Firefox.

 

[LordCBH]

Fucking Google man.

“Don’t be evil”

Yeah fuck off google.

 

[Pagusas]

Yes, we do. And you'll have to switch to Firefox too if you want to have the best ad blocking.

And the worst everything else. They STILL havn't implemented HDR into the Windows browser.

 

[Trogdor1123]

It's a limitation imposed by manifest V3, by design.
Google does not want people to control what content our browsers show us.

I’m not familiar with what this means. Can you explain what v3 is?

 

[Bojji]

Brave will be ok for some time. After it stops working (if...) I will just jump back to FF like in 2007.

 

[Fbh]

Does this only affect Chrome specifically or all Chromium based browsers?
If not, then if you like Chrome just switch to one of the other Chromium ones (Brave, Edge, Vivaldi, etc=

 

[Pagusas]

This seems like a great time for Microsoft to jump in and differentiate Edge.

 

[Paltheos]

People still use firefox?

... yes? Why don't you like Firefox?

 

[winjer]

I’m not familiar with what this means. Can you explain what v3 is?

Manifest is the Chromium Extension API.
Manifest V3 changes how extensions can interact with the browser, for the worst, creating many limitations to extensions, especially ad-blockers.

 

[Spukc]

... yes? Why don't you like Firefox?

Same as i don’t use linux for work.
It’s icky

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Eventually it will, yes. Depends on whether the other companies willingness to push the move to Mv3

The problem is that Google is kinda enforcing everybody to transition to their standards by enforcing stuff using Youtube, Search, Gmail and so on.

Yes, we do. And you'll have to switch to Firefox too if you want to have the best ad blocking.

I feel quite good on Chrome with ublock and co. No ads on Youtube and stuff. Firefox is a bloatware.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

My Ublock is still present, but if it goes and there's no robust ad blocking solution that works for YouTube and other sites then I'll make the quick switch to something like Firefox.

 

[winjer]

My Ublock is still present, but if it goes and there's no robust ad blocking solution that works for YouTube and other sites then I'll make the quick switch to something like Firefox.

Manifest V2 will still be used in Chromium until June 2025.
Unless Google postpones it's removal again.

 

[Sonik]

People still use firefox?

You're using literal spyware and you're acting superior towards Firefox users? Holy shit, no self-awareness whatsoever

 

[Spukc]

You're using literal spyware and you're acting superior towards Firefox users? Holy shit, no self-awareness whatsoever

Safari user

 

[Forsete]

People still use firefox?

On PC I do.
On MAC I use Safari.

 

[T8SC]

Get with the times people!

 

[Resenge]

Same as i don’t use linux for work.
It’s icky

Some good points here, great argument, I'm convinced!

 

[ForAcademicPurposes]

You just can't trust these fuckers in the long term.

 

[Soodanim]

I'm not a fan of the sensationalist title, especially as this has been known to be coming for a long time now, but the effective result remains the same: V3 will disrupt a lot.

I have a strong dislike for Chromium based browsers anyway, so I'll be staying with Firefox (w/ Betterfox) with no intention of going anywhere.

 

[Lambogenie]

Everything spyware or has a price to become one. Only difference is I'd like others to also have my data. Google can't be the only ones, the gits!

 

[Sonik]

Safari user

You've got to be trolling... RIGHT?