Google Disables Popular Ad Blocker uBlock Origin on Chrome in Manifest V3 Rollout

The transition to Google's new extension framework limits ad blocker functionality, prompting users to seek alternatives or switch browsers.

Google's implementation of Manifest V3 has led to the disabling of uBlock Origin and other extensions that rely on the older Manifest V2 framework.
Manifest V3 aims to enhance security and privacy but restricts the capabilities of ad blockers like uBlock Origin, which relied on dynamic filtering features.
Users are being encouraged to switch to uBlock Origin Lite, a pared-down version compliant with Manifest V3, though it lacks many of the original's advanced functionalities.
Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Brave are also affected, but Mozilla Firefox has confirmed continued support for both Manifest V2 and V3 extensions.
The changes have sparked discussions about privacy and functionality trade-offs, with some users considering switching to non-Chromium browsers for better ad-blocking options.