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Is uBlock Origin No Longer Supported on Chrome? Temporary Fix and Some Alternatives
- Google has started automatically disabling the uBlock Origin extension on Chrome due to the transition from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3, which will be completed by June 2025.
- To temporarily fix uBlock Origin on Chrome, users can manually reactivate it under the 'manage extensions' tab in Chrome settings.
- Manifest V3 does not support the WebRequest API that ad blockers like uBlock Origin rely on, but studies suggest that ad blockers will remain effective under MV3 platforms.
- uBlock Origin still works on Firefox, but on Chrome, there is a workaround to enable it, as Google is phasing out MV2 extensions.
- Alternatives to uBlock Origin on Chrome include using uBlock Origin Lite, switching to Firefox, or opting for other ad blockers like Adblock Plus or Ghostery.
- Among the alternatives, Adblock Plus, AdBlock, and Ghostery are recommended as effective ad blockers that work well on Chrome's Manifest V3.
- Users can expect uBlock Origin not to be downloadable on Chrome in the future, and a shift to other ad blockers may be necessary as Chrome phases out uBlock Origin.
- Google's move away from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3 raises concerns about ad blocker effectiveness, although existing alternatives still provide ad-blocking capabilities.
- Ultimately, users may need to explore different ad blocker options or consider switching browsers if uBlock Origin is no longer supported on Chrome.
- uBlock Origin enthusiasts are encouraged to share their opinions on alternative ad blockers and potential browser switches in the comment section of the article.
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