Google Chrome makes it easier to deal with expired extensions

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  • Google Chrome's switch to Manifest V3 extensions is already underway, affecting ad-blocking add-ons.
  • Chrome's redesigned extension management page allows users to find alternative extensions or temporarily keep disabled extensions.
  • The change will be rolled out to stable Chrome soon, and Chrome Canary will now display red text explaining why the extension has been disabled.



Google Chrome is one of the main web browsers for Android, but it's also a popular choice on the desktop thanks to integrated benefits like cross-platform sync with Google apps and browsing history sharing. However, stability comes with maturity, and the program's developers have not made any major changes to the functional part. The biggest recent change is the switch to Manifest V3 extensions, which is already underway. To make the transition smoother, the browser's extension management experience has been redesigned to give you more insight into why some add-ons no longer work.

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Late last year, Google announced its plans to deprecate Manifest V2 extensions and switch to the Manifest V3 framework. The change has already been rolled out to users in the Stable channel in Chrome 127, affecting ad blocking extensions that rely on the old standard. While you can temporarily extend your dependency on the deprecated extensions, developers affected by this change are already proposing remediation solutions to their users. As a result of all this, Chrome's extension management page has come under scrutiny.

Respected browser researcher and Android Police reader @Leopeva64's X (formerly Twitter) recently discovered changes that will help users weather the transition without sacrificing convenience or functionality. The redesigned page can be accessed by typing: chrome://extensions There's a new box at the top of the page that collects all your disabled extensions in one place. Understood You can also click the button in the corner, but you can also click the three-dot button next to the discontinued extension. Look for alternatives Or to restore the extension Save for now It is an option, and since the option to bring it back to life will not be available for long, we recommend looking for alternatives.



Chrome displays detailed warnings for disabled extensions

Chrome Canary also features another change, where red text explains why each extension has been disabled by Chrome. This can be seen in the card view of all your extensions on the same page where you manage your extensions. Leopeva said that the dialog about extensions that are currently unavailable will appear when you launch the browser. All of these changes are currently rolling out in Chrome Canary and should arrive in the stable Chrome release soon.

However, extensions are not available on Chrome for Android. Competing desktop browsers such as Mozilla Firefox offer developers convenient options for migrating from Chrome to Firefox by promising API compatibility and continued Manifest V2 extension support. Additionally, Firefox's support for extensions on mobile makes the switch attractive for users who are not tied to Chrome for feature reasons.



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