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Old Chrome extensions are gone. What happens to ad blockers now?
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Chrome has removed the last Manifest V2 extensions from its Web Store, closing the chapter that powered some of the most capable ad blockers for years. This does not mean ad blocking is dead. But its replacement gives extensions fewer tools, less flexibility, and makes some filter updates harder. Big projects have spent years adapting; smaller ones may have to cut features or disappear altogether.
For most AdGuard users, there’s no need to do anything: the regular Chrome extension has already moved to Manifest V3 — the new Chrome platform for building extensions. But the bigger story goes beyond AdGuard. The ad-blocking apocalypse never arrived, yet the compromise is real: Chromium-based browser makers now have more say over what privacy extensions can do. We explain what changed, what was lost, and what options you still have.
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New on the blog
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7 privacy habits for studying with AI
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AI can be a great tutor, but one innocent-looking screenshot or uploaded assignment can expose names, emails, private chats, unpublished work, and even someone else’s data. These seven simple habits will allow you to get the help you need without handing over more than you meant to.
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AdGuard blocking comes to Vivaldi on Android
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Vivaldi is testing Chrome extensions on Android, and AdGuard already works in its experimental Snapshot build. Mobile extension support is still surprisingly rare, so this gives Android users something we always like to see: more choice over both their browser and how they protect it.
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Learn your options
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Your browser can be more private than it is
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Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi, Safari, Tor, and others give you plenty of privacy controls, but the strongest options aren’t always switched on by default. Our guide shows what’s worth changing without turning your browser settings into a weekend project.
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What happens when an ad disappears?
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Behind every blocked banner is a constantly maintained set of rules telling your ad blocker what to remove and what to leave alone. Understanding that machinery also makes Chrome’s latest changes easier to grasp, and shows why taking tools away from blockers matters.
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What caught our eye
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AdGuard news
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