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- Google Chrome is automatically disabling several extensions, including uBlock Origin.
- Despite warning messages within the browser, uBlock Origin continues to function. However, users must manually reactivate it.
- It’s unclear how long uBlock Origin and other extensions that rely on the older Manifest v2 technology will continue to function.
Google Chrome’s Manifest v3 rollout is in full effect, slowly transitioning the web browser to the latest specification. As a result, many Chrome extensions built for the older Manifest v2 spec are now being automatically disabled by the browser on desktop. This includes the popular adblocker uBlock Origin. However, the extension still functions on Chrome despite Google’s actions and warnings.
