This Is Why Your Ad Blocker No Longer Works on ChromeIf your ad blocker isn't working anymore on Chrome, here's what to do...Jun 17, 2026

[Condobloke]

This Is Why Your Ad Blocker No Longer Works on Chrome

If your ad blocker isn't working anymore on Chrome, here's what to do.

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Google has been phasing out popular ad blocking extensions on its Chrome browser for several years, and it appears that the kill switch might finally be flipped with an update coming this summer. As 9to5Google reports, Chrome 150 and 151 are expected to finalize the transition to Google's Manifest V3 extensions platform, effectively ending support and workarounds for continued use of MV2 extensions like uBlock Origin.

 

[bob466]

Ublock origin works just fine on my other browsers...how did I fix the google chrome ublock origin problem...I removed google chrome...problem solved.

 

[GatorsFan]

You can switch to Ublock Origin Lite The official replacement, uBlock Origin Lite, runs in Chrome within Google Manifest V3's rules. It is not as effective as the old version

uBlock Origin Lite is available for Chrome. This is a separate extension built specifically for Manifest V3, but it has significant limitations:

• Cannot use all filter lists simultaneously (rule limits apply)
• No cosmetic filtering in the default mode
• No scriptlet injection by default
• Limited dynamic filtering capabilities
• Requires broader host permissions upfront

source

uBlock Origin - Free, open-source ad blocker extension

uBlock Origin is a free, open-source ad blocker extension and content blocker. Block ads on YouTube, Twitch, and across the web with low CPU and memory usage. Available for Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Chrome via uBlock Origin Lite.

ublockorigin.com

 

[Perpetual Padawan]

I used to use /hosts file to block ads pretty effectively in ungoogled-chromium. It's not an issue with Librewolf and other browsers with uBlock Origin. You might also try Brave-browser because it's "chromium-based" and completely blocks ads.

 

[bob466]

Then there's this...

 

[Condobloke]

Chromium Browser

How long will its 'differences' be maintained?

Original author(s)	Google
Developer(s)	The Chromium Projects, controlled by Google

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[Thunderpants]

Interesting video. Never used Chrome so won't miss it. Been happy enough using Firefox with the uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger extensions.

Pi-hole on an old Raspberry Pi plugged into the router also works well for ditching adds and tracking on all connected LAN devices. I double up and use both methods.