Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
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Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did

Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there are only 58 extensions on the Edge Add-On Store β€œwith any meaningful usage” that still use MV2, and only three of those aren’t available on the newer MV3 platform.

What this means for users

Microsoft’s plan for Edge means that uBlock Origin users are losing one of their browser options. Anyone still using these extensions can:

  • Switch

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