Ublock Origin being blocked/disabled in Chrome June 2024.

[jmagg]

Not a big deal for myself since I use FF, but for informational purposes. I read there is Ublock Lite which will work but less effective.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/rip-ublock-origin-google-proceeds-with-plan-to-shake-up-chrome-extensions

 

[pete6032]

Really frustrating. I had to switch to Firefox on my new Pixel 8 because adguard wasn't working on Chrome. Now this affecting desktop.

 

[WilliamM2]

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Not a big deal for myself since I use FF, but for informational purposes. I read there is Ublock Lite which will work but less effective.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/rip-ublock-origin-google-proceeds-with-plan-to-shake-up-chrome-extensions

Ublock isn't blocked. From your link:

The developers of uBlock Origin also created a version of the software that's designed to work with Manifest V3. So the ad blocker won't be dead on Chrome. Called uBlock Origin Lite, the extension has so far received positive reviews.

 

[jmagg]

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Ublock isn't blocked. From your link:

Original Ublock wont install/disabled on updated Chrome.

 

[WilliamM2]

Original Ublock wont install/disabled on updated Chrome.

I got that. And a new version will replace it.

Or just switch to edge if you don't like the new version.

 

[jmagg]

I got that. And a new version will replace it.

Or just switch to edge if you don't like the new version.

lol

 

[WelshBloke]

Or just switch to edge Firefox if you don't like the new version.

FTFY

 

[WilliamM2]

FTFY

Never liked Firefox, but it is an option.

 

[WilliamM2]

lol

Laughing at your inability to read your link?

 

[jmagg]

You should finish reading the link

 

[WelshBloke]

Laughing at your inability to read your link?

It's probably your suggestion to switch to Edge for a privacy reason.

 

[WilliamM2]

It's probably your suggestion to switch to Edge for a privacy reason.

Chrome has better privacy?

 

[WelshBloke]

Chrome has better privacy?

Firefox has better privacy.

Chrome and Edge are terrible. Edge particularly.

 

[MrSquished]

Really frustrating. I had to switch to Firefox on my new Pixel 8 because adguard wasn't working on Chrome. Now this affecting desktop.

I just switched both my desktop and phone to Firefox as default versus Chrome for the first time In over a decade. I thought it was going to be annoying but it's actually quite seamless. Just go for it

 

[lxskllr]

Edge has the same problem as chrome cause it's made by exactly the same ad company, and reskinned by MS.

 

[WelshBloke]

Edge has the same problem as chrome cause it's made by exactly the same ad company, and reskinned by MS.

So you get the Googleness with added Microsoft shenanigans!

 

[Red Squirrel]

I knew it was a matter of time until they do that. Google is an ad company so of course they're going to make sure their browser can't block ads. I don't get why anyone uses it when Firefox is superior.

 

[Artorias]

I can't imagine browsing the internet without ad block.

Honestly a nice layer of extra security too.

Unlock Lite hopefully isn't too inferior.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

'I can't imagine browsing the internet with ad block. '


" with "

You meant to add 'out' didn't you?

 

[Captante]

FTFY

Bingo. Rather shortly ALL Chrome-based browsers will be forced to follow suit. (Brave & Vivaldi have stated they will hold out as long as possible)

 

[MangoX]

Just switch to Firefox. It's way superior to Chrome. And the sync works seamlessly across all my devices.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Is this a wise thing to do for a company that is facing multiple cases around the world for anti-competitive practices?

 

[nakedfrog]

Is this a wise thing to do for a company that is facing multiple cases around the world for anti-competitive practices?

Sure, maximize profits now so when they get their financial slap on the wrist, it stings even less.

 

[mikeymikec]

According to the UBO FAQ a bunch of capabilities can't be ported to the lite version, so it's probably reasonable to assume that the lite version isn't as good.

Is this a wise thing to do for a company that is facing multiple cases around the world for anti-competitive practices?

I'm pretty sure that even in the EU the idea of ad blocking not working so well any more is going to result in the EU posing with the world's smallest violin.

 

[mikeymikec]

Edge has the same problem as chrome cause it's made by exactly the same ad company, and reskinned by MS.

Don't forget the extra spicy import filter "bug" though!

Microsoft fixes Edge browser bug that was stealing Chrome tabs and data

Microsoft quietly addresses an Edge browser bug.

www.theverge.com