Google Chrome’s next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers
Google Chrome’s next major update will permanently disable widely used ad blockers by removing the last technical workaround for Manifest V2 extensions. The shift to Manifest V3—citing security risks—will force users to adopt less effective alternatives or switch browsers. Microsoft Edge and Opera are expected to follow. Tens of millions rely on these tools for privacy and ad-free browsing.
What changed
Confirmed release date for Chrome 150 is June 30, with explicit removal of the developer flag keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers functional.
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Chrome’s June 30 update kills popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin
confidence 97%Google Chrome’s next major update will permanently disable widely used ad blockers by removing the last technical workaround for Manifest V2 extensions. The shift to Manifest V3—citing security risks—will force users to adopt less effective alternatives or switch browsers. Microsoft Edge and Opera are expected to follow. Tens of millions rely on these tools for privacy and ad-free browsing.
What's confirmed:
- Chrome 150, arriving June 30, will remove the final developer flag allowing Manifest V2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin to operate.
- Google cites security risks as the primary reason for ending support for Manifest V2 extensions, which enabled dynamic filtering used by ad blockers.
- The transition to Manifest V3 removes the ability for ad blockers to use code loopholes that bypassed restrictions in previous versions.
- Microsoft Edge and Opera are expected to align with Chrome’s changes, further limiting ad-blocking options for users of Chromium-based browsers.
- Ad blockers relying on Manifest V2 will no longer function in Chrome after June 30, forcing users to seek alternatives such as browser extensions with reduced capabilities or third-party tools.
Still unconfirmed:
- A Chromium fork could attempt to revive Manifest V2 support, though practical implementation remains uncertain.
- Users may face increased tracking or ads if alternative privacy tools prove ineffective.
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Google Chrome to kill ad blockers in June 30 update—no workarounds left
confidence 97%Google Chrome’s upcoming update will permanently disable popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin by removing the last code loopholes that kept them functional. The shift to Manifest V3 extensions ends dynamic filtering, forcing users to seek alternatives. Microsoft Edge and Opera are expected to follow suit. This change affects tens of millions relying on ad blockers for privacy and ad-free browsing.
What's confirmed:
- Google is removing code in Chrome that allowed workarounds for older ad blockers, effectively ending their functionality by late June 2026.
- Chrome 150, set to release on June 30, deletes the last Manifest V2 override flag from Chromium’s codebase, permanently ending dynamic ad blocking for users.
- uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions will stop working in Chrome after this update, with no viable bypasses remaining.
- Microsoft Edge and Opera are expected to follow Chrome’s move by also disabling or restricting Manifest V2 extensions.
- Google’s transition to Manifest V3 for extensions is designed to enforce stricter APIs, prioritizing performance over ad-blocking capabilities.
Still unconfirmed:
- Chrome’s update may prompt privacy-conscious users to migrate to alternative browsers or tools, though no specific alternatives have been officially endorsed by Google.
- Some reports suggest users could explore Firefox or Brave as potential replacements, but no confirmation from Google or extension developers on supported alternatives.