Google has a new Chrome update that automatically disables the popular ad-blocker uBlock Origin. The developer has a slight fix, but it's not as strong as the original.

Google Chrome is now encouraging uBlock Origin users who have updated to the latest version to switch to other ad blockers before Manifest v2 extensions are disabled.

Google has begun implementing new Chrome extension standards, called Manifest V3, that will disable the legacy version of uBlock Origin’s extension that most users likely have installed.

Google is disabling the uBlock Origin ad blocker and other Manifest V2-based extensions for more Chrome browser users. A few alternative options are available. Skip to main content.