Chrome, Google and uBlock Origin

uBlock and a handful of other popular Google Chrome extensions have been axed overnight, but some of them just require turning off and on again
Manifest V3 rolled out in an attempt to implement "best practices for Chrome extensions". This is what led to uBlock Origin and other extensions being disabled overnight. I
Google’s Chrome extension cull hits more uBlock Origin users
Google is disabling the original uBlock Origin ad blocker for more Chrome browser users, alongside other extensions that are no longer supported as the browser migrates to its new extension specification,
Google’s Chrome extension cull hits uBlock Origin amid Manifest V3 rollout
Block Origin ad blocker and other legacy extensions as it imposes its new Manifest V3 spec. The action impacts Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, where users now receive notifications urging them to uninstall unsupported extensions.
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Google is disabling uBlock Origin and other Chrome extensions as part of its upgrade to its Manifest V3 browser extension system.
Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions.
Google Chrome Disables uBlock Origin and Other Extensions
This change is part of Chrome's migration to the new extension specification, Manifest V3, which Google states is designed to enhance privacy and security. Users on social media platforms have reported receiving notifications in Chrome indicating that certain extensions are "no longer supported" and have been turned off.
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Google is migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.
Google's Chrome Update Blocks Popular Ad Blockers, Including uBlock Origin
Google's latest Chrome update has disabled several widely used ad-blocking extensions, including uBlock Origin.
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In any case, uBlock Origin is being removed from Chrome as Google finalises the shift to Manifest V3, a standard they assert boosts privacy and security. uBlock Origin Lite will remain operational. The uBlock Origin extension page states, 'This extension is no longer available because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions.'
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Google is sneakily trying to get users to remove uBlock Origin, but there's a simple workaround you can use to sidestep it.
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