Microsoft Edge Triggers the Great Ad Blocker Lockdown
Your favorite ad blockers might soon go dark as Microsoft Edge officially begins its transition to the more restrictive Manifest V3 standard.
By Blip Tech
1 min read
Following in the footsteps of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge is officially beginning the phase-out of Manifest V2 extensions, a move that spells the end for popular legacy ad blockers like uBlock Origin. Starting this month, users will see warnings before the browser eventually disables these extensions entirely. The shift to Manifest V3 is part of a broader industry move intended to improve security and performance, though critics argue it significantly limits the effectiveness of content filtering tools. While Lite versions of these extensions are available under the new framework, they lack the granular control and power of their predecessors, forcing users to choose between upgrading their tools or switching browsers.
