Google prepares for Chrome extension Manifest V2 phase out
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Starting Monday, users will gradually be warned the end is near

The new MV3 architecture reflects Google’s avowed desire to make browser extensions more performant, private, and secure. But the internet giant’s attempt to do so has been bitterly contested by makers of privacy-protecting and content-blocking extensions, who have argued that the Chocolate Factory’s new software architecture will lead to less effective privacy and content-filtering extensions.

For users of uBlock Origin, which runs on Manifest V2, “options” means using the less capable uBlock Origin Lite, which supports Manifest V3.

  • smileyhead@discuss.tchncs.de
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    6 months ago

    cleaner UI

    It’s a browser, with a tab bar and hamburger menu to access settings. A plain, boring, 2024 design web browser.

    • kitnaht@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      And that’s exactly what it should be. Use the least amount of screen space to give me the information and buttons I need to navigate, and get the fuck out of my way. Provide a way to use plugins to alter and block ads effectively, and that’s literally all I need.

    • Artyom@lemm.ee
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      6 months ago

      I’m always confused when people talk about browser design/UI for exactly this reason. Regardless of browser, 95% of your screen is the same. Why would you even care what the default theme is? Not to mention themes are super customizable