Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did - The Verge

Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did – The Verge

August 8, 2026

Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did The VergeMoving the Microsoft Edge extensions ecosystem forward with Manifest Version 3 Windows BlogMicrosoft Edge follows Google Chrome as it begins killing uBlock Origin and all such add-ons NeowinYour favorite Edge extension may stop working soon as Microsoft follows Chrome’s lead Digital TrendsEdge is following Chrome and dropping MV2 extensions by the end of 2026 PiunikaWeb