Google is migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.

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 transition to Manifest V3 is disabling popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin on Chrome, forcing millions of users to find alternatives as privacy advocates raise concerns over restricted content filtering.

Google Chrome Extensions such as uBlock Origin are switched off as the browser firm enforces security updates.

Chrome's Manifest V3 transition is actively disabling Manifest V2 extensions, notably uBlock Origin, with users receiving "no longer supported" warnings. Despite the warnings and automatic disabling,

Google is making changes to its Chrome browser that are affecting how some popular tools work, especially those that block ads. This is part of a bigger update to how Chrome handles add-ons and asks for extensions.