SMRTR TechJun 16, 2026lobste.rs

Google Chrome's next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers

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Chrome is dropping Manifest V2 support, killing ad blockers like uBlock Origin. Chrome 150 removes the last workaround (June 30), Chrome 151 kills remaining flags (July 2026), with Edge and Opera expected to follow.

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