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.

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

Manifest V3 rolled out in an attempt to implement "best practices for Chrome extensions". This is what led to uBlock Origin and other extensions being disabled overnight. I

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,

Block Origin is loved by many because it stops ads from popping up on websites. However, the new Manifest V3 system removes a feature that uBlock Origin and similar extensions need to do their job.

Block Origin ad blocker and other legacy extensions as it imposes its new Manifest V3 spec. The action impacts Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, where users now receive notifications urging them to uninstall unsupported extensions.

Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions.

If you actively use Google Chrome extensions, this news might be concerning for you. Researchers have discovered that attackers have successfully infiltrated a slew of already trusted extensions, making them dangerous.