Google is hobbling popular ad blocker uBlock Origin on Chrome

undefined 4, 2025

Source: gizmodo

Google is disabling uBlock Origin on Chrome as it moves to Manifest V3, limiting ad-blocking capabilities. uBlock Origin Lite will still work but lacks advanced features. The changes make blocking YouTube ads harder, benefiting Google’s ad business. Firefox still supports full uBlock Origin, and Safari with AdGuard is an option for mobile. While Manifest V3 improves security, critics argue it prioritizes Google’s ad revenue over user control.

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