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Edge shutters MV2 extensions, forcing MV3 or new browsers
tech2 hours ago

Edge shutters MV2 extensions, forcing MV3 or new browsers

Microsoft Edge is ending support for Manifest V2 extensions, which will effectively disable MV2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin and push users toward MV3 versions or alternative browsers. Edge says MV2 extensions will be gradually turned off by default starting this month, with consumer MV3 migration planned by the end of 2026 and enterprise deprecation in early 2027. Only 58 MV2 extensions have meaningful usage (three not on MV3), so users can switch to MV3-compatible blockers like uBlock Origin Lite or move to Opera/Firefox that still support MV2.

via The Verge|
#adblockers#edge#mv2
DuckDuckGo Browser Expands YouTube Ad Blocking Across Desktop and iOS
technology29 days ago

DuckDuckGo Browser Expands YouTube Ad Blocking Across Desktop and iOS

DuckDuckGo says its free browser now blocks most YouTube video ads—pre-roll and mid-roll—by default on iPhone, Windows, and Mac with the latest version; Android support is coming soon and can be enabled in the app’s settings. The ad-blocking works only inside the browser (not in the YouTube app) and relies on community filter lists from uBlock Origin plus DuckDuckGo’s rules for compatibility, which may cause a brief buffering before video loads. It blocks most but not all ads, while standard YouTube features like watch history and playlist progress remain available when using YouTube’s site inside the DuckDuckGo browser; this feature is separate from DuckDuckGo’s built-in YouTube viewer, Duck Player.

via CNET|
#ad-blocking#duckduckgo-browser#privacy
DuckDuckGo blocks most YouTube video ads by default across major platforms
technology1 month ago

DuckDuckGo blocks most YouTube video ads by default across major platforms

DuckDuckGo’s browser now blocks most YouTube video ads (pre-roll and during playback) by default on iOS, macOS, and Windows, with Android users able to enable it manually. The ad blocking relies on uBlock Origin filter lists plus DuckDuckGo’s own rules and can be used alongside Duck Player’s privacy features. It may cause slightly longer buffering and could require updates when YouTube changes its ad delivery; users are invited to test and provide anonymous feedback.

via BleepingComputer|
#ad-blocking#duckduckgo#privacy
Chrome’s MV3 Switch Slams the Door on Traditional Ad Blockers
technology1 month ago

Chrome’s MV3 Switch Slams the Door on Traditional Ad Blockers

Google is switching Chrome from MV2 to Manifest V3, which will end official support for MV2 extensions and effectively disable popular ad blockers such as uBlock Origin; MV3 caps filtering and removes dynamic blocking, limiting ad-blocking effectiveness, though it doesn’t ban blockers outright. A Lite version of uBlock Origin exists with reduced functionality. Other browsers may continue MV2, but Chrome’s transition is slated to roll out with Chrome versions 150–151 this summer.

via PCMag|
#ad-blocking#browser-extensions#chrome
Chrome ends the MV2 era as old ad-blocker workarounds disappear
tech1 month ago

Chrome ends the MV2 era as old ad-blocker workarounds disappear

Chrome versions 150 and 151 will remove the last vestiges of Manifest V2 (MV2) by eliminating references to it, ending support for older ad blockers like uBlock Origin. MV2 was phased out in 2024, so only MV3-compatible blockers will work from Chrome 151 onward. Google’s Devlin Cronin notes the change is due to complexity, tech debt, and security risks, pushing users toward MV3 extensions or other browsers.

via The Verge|
#ad-blockers#google-chrome#manifest-v2
Google's Plan to Weaken uBlock Origin and Chrome Extensions Raises Concerns
technology2 years ago

Google's Plan to Weaken uBlock Origin and Chrome Extensions Raises Concerns

Google plans to phase out older Chrome extensions, including uBlock Origin, starting in June 2024. The phaseout will initially cover beta versions of Chrome, with the company gradually rolling out the change and gathering user feedback. Google aims to transition from the older Manifest V2 system to Manifest V3, which offers improved security for Chrome extensions but has faced resistance from ad-block providers due to potential restrictions on content filtering. AdGuard has responded positively to the ongoing changes, while the developers of uBlock Origin have created a version called uBlock Origin Lite that is designed to work with Manifest V3. However, there is debate over whether the lite version can fully match the functionality of the original extension.

via PCMag|
#chrome-extensions#google#manifest-v2