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Google is purging ad-blocking extension uBlock Origin from the Chrome Web Store (www.techspot.com)

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According to recent user reports, uBlock Origin is quickly disappearing from the Chrome Web Store. The official page for the ad-blocking extension now states that it is unavailable because it doesn't comply with Chrome's "best practices" for add-ons. However, we can confirm that the page is still accessible from our EU Windows client.

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[-] MrPoopyButthole@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago

I find it very interesting that they had thr balls to include this in the article.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Honestly someone needs to find a way to allow me to easily tip websites. If I like an article I'll donate the average made by ads per capita.

[-] Eyck_of_denesle@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 months ago

Yes tipping culture should replace ads

[-] Fuzzy_Red_Panda@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

I despise both of these things and I think you just broke my brain.

[-] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Fun fact: Google is working on that https://chromestatus.com/feature/4917148755689472

[-] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 2 months ago

Especially when you realize how little they get for serving you the ad. But they charge way more to stop showing them.

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