Google Chrome to End Support for Older Ad Blockers in Upcoming Updates

Google Chrome versions 150 and 151, scheduled for release in late June and July 2026, will discontinue support for the remaining workarounds that allow older ad blockers to function. According to a report from 9to5Google, Google previously phased out support for ad-blocking extensions built on the Manifest V2 platform in 2024. Following this change, many users transitioned to newer Manifest V3 ad blockers or opted for different browsers. The upcoming updates will remove the last references to the Manifest V2 extensions, meaning only ad blockers compatible with the Manifest V3 platform will operate in Chrome version 151 and later.