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Google Chrome disables popular ad blocker
It looks like Google Chrome really wants you to look at advertisements. In a quote post on X posted by Raymond Hill, the developer who brought us the free ad blocker Chrome extension uBlock Origin, it appears that Google Chrome is turning off the ad blocker.
Google Is Cracking Down on Ad Blockers, But Here's How You Can Fight Back
Google is starting to shut down uBlock Origin and other older ad blockers for Chrome, but there are steps you can take to keep blocking ads just like you always have.
Google Chrome’s uBlock Origin phaseout has begun
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.
Google Chrome acts against ad blockers, as uBlock Origin is disabled
Google appears to be turning the screw on ad blockers, with an indication that it is turning off uBlock Origin.
Google Chrome Users Just Got Another New Reason To Switch
Google Chrome has started to remove ad blockers that don’t support its new Manifest V3 initiative. Is it time to switch browsers?
Google warns uBlock Origin and other extensions may be disabled soon
Google's Chrome Web Store is now warning that the uBlock Origin ad blocker and other extensions may soon be blocked as part of the company's deprecation of the Manifest V2 extension specification.
Google Chrome’s extension upgrades break uBlock Origin
With Google moving to a new Manifest V3 platform, uBlock Origin is experiencing issues and is unable to run as effectively as before. As an alternative, the developer of the ad-blocker notes that users can use uBlock Origin Lite, which was created as a substitute for the original.
When uBlock Origin stops working on Chrome soon, you'll have 2 options
Despite the vast popularity of this ad-blocking extension, Google doesn't want it around. But there is a silver lining.
Google Chrome Manifest V2 support has officially ended — adios uBlock Origin
Google is finally letting the sun go down on Manifest V2 as it switches to V3, meaning that many apps reliant on V2 will no longer work - including one of the most popular ad blockers, uBlock Origin.
Google's Ad-Blocker Purge: uBlock Origin Falls Victim to Chrome's Power Play
Google's Chrome browser is set to cripple effective ad-blockers like uBlock Origin, sparking user outrage and exposing the tech giant's disregard for privacy.
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Google Chrome starts killing ad blockers
In a quote post on X posted by Raymond Hill, the developer who brought us the free ad blocker Chrome extension uBlock Origin, ...
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Google announces it's blocking access to extremely popular Chrome ad blocker
Google has announced it is targeting one of Chrome's biggest ad blockers in a new update, which will involve removing Chrome ...
Your favorite Chrome extensions may be going away — here's what you need to do
Google has flagged uBlock Origin and other extensions that will be disabled when Chrome transitions to Manifest V3.
Google is disabling one of the world’s biggest ad blockers — what you need to know
The change has been a long time coming, and Google has been heavily criticized for this move. Considering Google makes most ...
I went a week without an adblocker to stop being such a hypocrite
Third-party ad blockers are extremely popular. What happens when you browse without one, and is it possible to navigate the ...