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Firefox Defies Chromium, Backs uBlock Origin
13 Aug
Summary
- Firefox will continue supporting uBlock Origin.
- Chromium browsers like Edge are phasing out ad blockers.
- Manifest V3 limits ad-blocking capabilities in new browsers.
In a notable stance, Firefox has announced its commitment to maintaining support for the uBlock Origin ad-blocking extension. This declaration comes in direct response to the impending shift in other major browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, which are moving towards the Manifest V3 architecture.
This transition to Manifest V3 will significantly alter how ad blockers function. Extensions built on the older Manifest V2 will face limitations, losing the necessary capabilities to effectively identify and block advertisements across websites and video content. Firefox's decision ensures that its users will not face these same restrictions on uBlock Origin.
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