Google Chrome is automatically disabling uBlock Origin, but here’s how I easily reenabled it
Published on: 2025-07-06 06:49:38
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
TL;DR Google Chrome is automatically disabling several extensions, including uBlock Origin.
Despite warning messages within the browser, uBlock Origin continues to function. However, users must manually reactivate it.
It’s unclear how long uBlock Origin and other extensions that rely on the older Manifest v2 technology will continue to function.
Google Chrome’s Manifest v3 rollout is in full effect, slowly transitioning the web browser to the latest specification. As a result, many Chrome extensions built for the older Manifest v2 spec are now being automatically disabled by the browser on desktop. This includes the popular adblocker uBlock Origin. However, the extension still functions on Chrome despite Google’s actions and warnings.
Andy Walker / Android Authority
This morning, I received a message box in Chrome warning me that uBlock Origin is turned off as it’s “no longer supported.” This isn’t entirely true.
Chrome gives users two options
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