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Google Chrome is removing support for Manifest V2 ad blockers starting with version 150/151.

TechnologyPrivacyConflictJun 15, 2026score 0.602 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances
Google Chrome is phasing out support for legacy ad blockers by removing loopholes in Manifest V2, forcing users to adopt Manifest V3-compatible extensions with limited functionality. This change affects popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin and has implications for user privacy and ad-blocking capabilities.

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Google Chrome is removing support for Manifest V2 ad blockers starting with version 150/151.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: Google ChromeSub-entity: Manifest V2Impact: negativeDate: Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026Target: Google Chrome is removing support for Manifest V2 ad blockers starting with version 150/151.
Users will be limited to Manifest V3-compatible ad blockers with reduced capabilities.
Parent: PrivacyEntity: Ad blockersSub-entity: uBlock OriginImpact: negativeDate: Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026Target: Users will be limited to Manifest V3-compatible ad blockers with reduced capabilities.

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Google Chrome is closing the loopholes that let old ad blockers keep working https://www.theverge.com/tech/950005/google-chrome-removing-ad-blocker-loopholes
8 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Jun 15, 2026
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🚨 Chrome is closing the final loopholes that kept legacy ad blockers alive. Starting with Chrome 150/151, Google is removing the remaining Manifest V2 workarounds, meaning extensions like uBlock Origin (MV2) will no longer function in Chrome. Users will be limited to Manifest V3-compatible blockers with reduced capabilities. Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/06/chrome-150-ad-blocker-loopholes-closed.html #Privacy #Chrome #AdBlockers #uBlockOrigin #ManifestV3 #OpenSource #DigitalEscapeTools
9 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Jun 16, 2026
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