Article URL: https://www.neowin.net/news/google-chrome-is-killing-all-ublock-origin-bypasses-microsoft-edge-opera-to-follow/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48471970 Points: 326 # Comments: 284
Google has been signaling this transition for years, with MV3 being introduced as the replacement, and this permanent drop finalizes the shift away from the older extension architecture.
This move by Google significantly impacts web extension capabilities, particularly those related to content blocking and privacy, and sets a standard followed by other Chromium-based browsers.
The technical capabilities of extensions, especially those for ad blocking, are now constrained by MV3, potentially altering user experience and the web monetization landscape.
- · Ad-tech industry
- · Web publishers
- · Certain ad blockers (e.g., uBlock Origin)
- · Privacy-focused extension developers
- · Users relying on advanced content blocking
Ad-supported websites may see increased revenue due to less effective ad blocking.
Users may explore alternative browsers or ad-blocking solutions outside of the browser paradigm.
The reduced effectiveness of content blockers could lead to a decline in user privacy online and a push for browser-level content filtering options.
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