MICROSOFT EDGE PHASING OUT OLDER AD BLOCKERS

The shift affects 58 extensions with meaningful usage on Edge's add-on store, though only three lack MV3 alternatives. uBlock Origin, one of the most widely-used ad blockers, will stop functioning unless users switch to uBlock Origin Lite or other MV3-compatible options. Microsoft's decision aligns with the broader industry transition away from Manifest V2, the older extension framework that developers and privacy advocates have criticized for limiting ad-blocking capabilities. Chrome initiated this transition earlier this year, prompting similar moves across other Chromium-based browsers. Users relying on older ad blockers have limited options: migrate to updated versions, adopt different blockers, or explore alternative browsers. The timeline for Edge's full MV2 deprecation remains unclear, though the company has signaled the change is coming.