After years of debates, timeline extensions, and developer pushback, the final deadline has officially arrived. Today, August 31, 2026, Google is executing the definitive final phase of its extension roadmap by permanently deleting all remaining Manifest V2 (MV2) extensions from the Chrome Web … [Read more...] about Manifest V2 is officially dead as the Chrome Web Store permanently purges legacy extensions
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Google sets a firm August date for the final removal of Manifest V2 Chrome extensions
The long, drawn-out transition to Manifest V3 is finally reaching its absolute conclusion. For over four years, Google has been signaling the end of older Manifest V2 extensions to prioritize a more secure and performant browsing experience. Now, the final deadline is officially on the … [Read more...] about Google sets a firm August date for the final removal of Manifest V2 Chrome extensions
Google’s new Chrome extension makes screen recording for Vids free and easy
Earlier this week, we covered the massive news that Google is opening up the AI-powered Google Vids editor to personal accounts for free. But getting access to the editor is only half the battle; you still need an easy way to get your content into the app. Today, Google is solving that problem by … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chrome extension makes screen recording for Vids free and easy
A development version of Chrome for Android now supports extensions
Google Chrome on Android, while widely used, has long lacked the robust functionality of its desktop counterpart: particularly in the realm of extension support. However, a significant development is underway, with Google actively working on a "desktop" version of Chrome for Android that introduces … [Read more...] about A development version of Chrome for Android now supports extensions
The Honey Chrome extension is bleeding users after being labeled as a scam
Honey, the popular browser extension boasting coupon code savings, has recently come under fire for its less-than-transparent practices. A recent video exposé revealed that Honey may be engaging in tactics that contradict its promise to users, leading to a mass exodus from the platform. Honey's … [Read more...] about The Honey Chrome extension is bleeding users after being labeled as a scam
Google names their favorite Chrome extensions of 2024
Google Chrome is still very much in control in the land of web browsers, and much of that is thanks in no small part to the early adoption of browser extensions, that allow users to tailor their browser to their specific needs and preferences. Following a long-standing tradition, Google has just … [Read more...] about Google names their favorite Chrome extensions of 2024
How to check for and remove malicious Chrome extensions from your Chromebook
You've heard me cover plenty of Chrome extensions that take advantage of you by mining your data. Over the past few years, Google has done its best to reign this in with a 'Seal of approval' on the Chrome Web Store (now completely redesigned, by the way), and more. I don't have to tell you how … [Read more...] about How to check for and remove malicious Chrome extensions from your Chromebook
This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
Google just announced that it's injecting Bard into Assistant to improve the once-amazing digital helper.Access will first be given to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners when the phones ship out, but for now, we're stuck with regular ol' Bard. That's fine though since it's recently gained extensions, can see, … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
Chrome Extensions take too much work to toggle on and off, and it needs to change
I was installing the Dark Reader Chrome extension for late-night Google Docs work yesterday and I noticed something that hadn't quite annoyed me until now. You see, most of the time when I install an extension, it stays on indefinitely. However, with something like Dark Reader, I like to toggle it … [Read more...] about Chrome Extensions take too much work to toggle on and off, and it needs to change
Chrome is about to get a kill switch toggle to help you troubleshoot problematic extensions
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how frustrating it is when extensions start misbehaving or causing issues with your browsing session. To date, the only way to identify which one is screwing things up and trying to ruin your day is to uninstall them one by one and then reinstall them all over again … [Read more...] about Chrome is about to get a kill switch toggle to help you troubleshoot problematic extensions
These 30 malicious Chrome extensions just showed their true colors, affecting millions
A new campaign of malicious Chrome extensions was just uncovered by a Guardio Labs research report called "Dormant Colors". It's a large campaign with 30 extensions and millions of active installations across the globe. You may or may not have installed one of these on your Chrome browser or … [Read more...] about These 30 malicious Chrome extensions just showed their true colors, affecting millions
Toby for Chrome Web Beta beats Google Tab Groups to desktop and mobile syncing
I'm a big fan of Toby for Chrome, a tab management extension that's lightyears ahead of what Google is doing with Chrome's Tab Groups feature. In fact, I wanted to cover it again today because the company has done something that pushes that boundary even further. While this has been available … [Read more...] about Toby for Chrome Web Beta beats Google Tab Groups to desktop and mobile syncing
