"Begin disabling installed extensions still using Manifest V2 in Chrome stable" (developer.chrome.com)

Article summary

Google Chrome is phasing out support for Manifest V2 extensions, with a timeline that includes disabling installed extensions still using Manifest V2 in Chrome stable, and eventually removing all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store. The phase-out process started in June 2022 and is expected to be completed by August 2026. Chrome users will be directed to the Chrome Web Store to find Manifest V3 alternatives for their disabled extensions. Enterprises using the ExtensionManifestV2Availability policy will be exempt from browser changes until June 2025.

Main themes

• Chrome extension updates
• Manifest V2 phase-out
• Browser security
• Extension migration
• Chrome vs Firefox

What commenters say

• Some users are considering switching from Chrome to Firefox due to the Manifest V2 phase-out and the limitations of Manifest V3.
• Firefox has some features that are not available in Chrome, such as vertical tabs and multi-account containers, which make it an attractive alternative.
• The lack of a good profile switching UI in Firefox is a major drawback for some users, but this issue is being addressed.
• Some users are concerned about the potential impact of the Manifest V2 phase-out on adblocking and other extensions, and are looking for alternative browsers or solutions.
• The phase-out of Manifest V2 extensions may lead to a shift in the browser market, with some users switching to alternative browsers like Firefox or new browsers like Orion.
• There are differing opinions on the importance of open-source software, with some users refusing to use closed-source products and others seeing no issue with them.