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 Chrome’s latest update disables popular ad-blockers like uBlock Origin as it shifts to the Manifest V3 framework. Learn how this impacts users and discover alternative browsers that still support older extensions.

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 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.