Google has released a document called “Manifest Version 3” that lists various changes that will be implemented soon. Google Chrome, especially to the extension platform. These changes will impose restrictions on certain add-ons that act as ad-blockers. The update already raises concerns.
Google Chrome: An upcoming update will block some ad blockers from working
Among other things, the Manifest v3 document lists the resources and features that will now be accessible by Google Chrome extensions. If the change announced by Google engineers goes into effect, these extensions will no longer have browser-level activities. API named “webRequest”. Indeed, some ad blockers use this API to listen for events when web pages load to work and then block certain parts of the content.
However, Adblock users need not worry about these changes, which will only affect certain ad blockers, including the popular ones. uBlock Origin and uMatrix. Raymond Hill, the developer of the two extensions, also split a complaint, announcing that he would sign the demise of ad blockers if this project were to be disbanded.
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Google engineers are aware that many extensions, not just ad blockers, will be significantly affected. The firm plans to keep the API for this purpose, but with limited functionality. This means that future plugins using webRequest can only “read” webpage level events without modifying them.
We would like to remind you that Google recently introduced an ad blocker integrated into Chrome by default. The first assessment was made at the beginning of January. According to Google, this feature has improved the browsing experience of Internet users by forcing certain website publishers to adopt their advertising practices in line with the requirements of the Coalition for Better Ads, an association that works for responsible advertising practices.
