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Do you use uBlock Origin on Chrome? You'll soon have to use another ad blocker


Popular extensions like uBlock Origin, which are based on Manifest V2, will encounter compatibility issues with Chrome's move to Manifest V3.

Users who prefer not to switch to uBlock Origin Lite can use alternative browsers like Firefox, which continue to support Manifest V2 extensions without compatibility concerns. With Chrome soon moving to the Manifest V3 framework, popular extensions built on Manivest V2, like uBlock Origin, will soon start facing compatibility issues. The reporting outlet notes that users in the Chrome Beta, Dev, and Canary channels have been able to access these warning banners since early June.

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