uBlock Origin No Longer Supported on Chrome? Here’s What Happened and What You Can Do

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 ❌ What Happened to uBlock Origin? Why It’s Not Supported on Chrome Anymore

If you’re using Google Chrome and noticed your favorite ad blocker uBlock Origin not working, you’re not alone. Many users are asking:

“Is uBlock Origin gone?”
“Why is it not supported on Chrome anymore?”
“Is there a fix or alternative?”

Let’s explain what really happened in simple terms.


🚨 What is uBlock Origin?

uBlock Origin is one of the most popular browser extensions for blocking ads, trackers, popups, and malicious content. It’s known for being lightweight, fast, and extremely customizable.

Thousands of users loved it because:

  • It blocked YouTube ads

  • It made web pages load faster

  • It protected privacy by blocking trackers

But now, Chrome users are seeing issues.

⚙️ Why uBlock Origin Stopped Working on Chrome

Google recently updated its browser extension system to something called Manifest V3. This change limits the power of extensions like uBlock Origin.

Here’s what Manifest V3 does:

  • Blocks extensions from using advanced filtering methods

  • Removes access to APIs used by dynamic rules

  • Adds performance restrictions for “security” and “speed”

As a result, uBlock Origin’s core features no longer work properly on Chrome under this new system.

📣 What Did uBlock Origin’s Developer Say?

Raymond Hill (known as gorhill), the developer of uBlock Origin, confirmed that:

“The extension cannot function fully on Chrome due to Manifest V3.”

That means the extension won’t be updated or supported on Chrome going forward. He recommends switching to Firefox or other browsers that support Manifest V2 or allow more privacy features.

🔄 Is uBlock Origin Still Working on Other Browsers?

Yes! uBlock Origin still works perfectly on these browsers:

  • ✅ Mozilla Firefox

  • ✅ Brave Browser

  • ✅ LibreWolf

  • ✅ Microsoft Edge (for now)

These browsers still allow the advanced tools uBlock Origin needs to block ads effectively.

🛠️ What Can You Do Now?

If you still want to block ads and trackers, here are your best options:

✅ Switch to Firefox

Firefox fully supports uBlock Origin without limitations. It's the best alternative for privacy.

✅ Try Brave Browser

Brave comes with a built-in ad blocker and also supports uBlock Origin.

✅ Use Alternatives (For Chrome users)

If you want to stay on Chrome, try:

  • AdGuard

  • Ghostery

  • DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

These still offer some protection, though not as powerful as uBlock Origin.

⚖️ Chrome vs Privacy: The Bigger Issue

This isn’t just about uBlock Origin. Many believe Google is limiting ad blockers because it earns billions from ads through its search engine and YouTube.

By restricting tools like uBlock Origin:

  • Google keeps more control

  • Users lose ad-blocking freedom

  • Privacy is reduced

This has sparked a debate between user privacy and corporate interests.

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