Chrome blocks uBlock Origin bypasses, Edge and Opera to follow

Google Chrome will block all uBlock Origin bypasses, and Microsoft Edge and Opera have announced they will adopt the same restriction [Neowin]. The change removes the ability of extensions to use known bypass techniques that let uBlock Origin evade site‑imposed restrictions.

── What shipped ──

Chrome’s upcoming update disables the whitelist entries that allowed uBlock Origin to bypass content‑blocking policies. Edge and Opera will mirror this behavior in their next releases. No rollout schedule has been disclosed, and the change applies to all platforms where the browsers are supported [Neowin].

── Why it matters ──

uBlock Origin is one of the most popular ad‑blocking extensions, relied on to block ads and trackers. By eliminating bypasses, browsers tighten compliance with site‑level content policies, which reduces the effectiveness of ad‑blocking for users who depend on uBlock Origin. Developers of privacy‑focused extensions will need to adjust their code or advise users to switch to alternative tools. The move also signals a broader shift toward stricter enforcement of content‑blocking rules across major browsers.

── Impact on developers ──

Extension developers who built custom rules to re‑enable uBlock Origin after Chrome’s default block will see those rules rejected. The Chrome Web Store policy update requires extensions to comply with the new blocking behavior, forcing maintainers to either drop uBlock Origin support or rewrite their code to work within the stricter policy framework [Neowin].