Google is purging ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store
Google is purging ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store | Migration from all-powerful Manifest V2 extensions is speeding up. The text discusses a recent decision by Google to remove the popular ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store. This decision is motivated by Google's transition from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3, a new extension development model which limits the functionality of ad-blocking extensions. The move has sparked widespread anger and frustration among Chrome users, many of whom are now switching to alternative browsers like Firefox which still support Manifest V2 and are more user-friendly in terms of privacy and ad-blocking. Many users also feel that the removal of uBlock Origin is a deliberate attempt by Google to force users to view more ads, as Google's primary revenue stream is advertising. https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1g42sbf/google_is_purging_adblocking_extension_ublock/