Microsoft Edge Deprecates Manifest V2 Ad Blockers, Following Chrome Lockdown

Microsoft has officially begun rolling out the deprecation of Manifest V2 browser extensions in Microsoft Edge, bringing its Chromium-based browser into full alignment with Google Chrome's controversial extension policies.

Enforcing Declarative Net Request Rules Across the Edge Engine

The transition disables legacy web filtering extensions, requiring users to migrate to Manifest V3 versions that utilize restricted Declarative Net Request APIs, limiting rule capacities for advanced ad blockers.

Impact on Power Users and Privacy Extension Communities

Privacy advocates and power users are voicing disappointment, sparking increased downloads for alternative non-Chromium browsers like Firefox and Brave.