Google Removes MV2 Extensions from Chrome Web Store, Including uBlock Origin
twapi · hn · 2026-09-01
Google has removed Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store, including the popular ad blocker uBlock Origin. Users must now move to MV3 alternatives like uBlock Origin Lite, whose permission model limits ad-blocking capability.
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