Microsoft Edge is phasing out support for older extensions, including popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin. The change mirrors a similar move by Google Chrome and aims to improve extension security.
The Verge reports that Microsoft Edge will stop supporting Manifest V2 extensions starting this month. This means users of extensions built using the older standard will find them no longer functioning within the browser.
Manifest V2 is an older extension platform, and phasing it out allows for improved security and privacy features, according to Microsoft. The company has been pushing developers to migrate to Manifest V3, a newer extension format with enhanced security protocols. While this transition aims to bolster user protection, it also means that some existing extensions may become incompatible if their creators haven't updated them.
The move by Edge follows Google Chrome’s earlier decision to discontinue support for Manifest V2 extensions. This coordinated shift across major browsers is intended to create a more secure and reliable extension ecosystem.
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