Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
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Edge will phase out Manifest V2 extensions, blocking older ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, following Chrome's lead. This will disable older ad blockers like uBlock Origin. Microsoft reports only 58 MV2 extensions with meaningful usage remain on the Edge Add-On Store. Users will be notified and directed to MV3 alternatives like uBlock Origin Lite. The transition for consumer users is expected to complete by the end of 2026, with enterprise deprecation in early 2027.
What commenters are saying
Commenters widely view this as a reason to switch to Firefox, with one noting Edge was already "the best browser to download Firefox." A debate emerges over Manifest V3's impact: several users argue uBlock Origin Lite works effectively, while others claim V3 is an "inferior alternative" philosophically. Some recommend network-level blocking via Pi-hole or similar tools, though others note this cannot block ads served from the same domain as content, like YouTube ads.