Have you switched browsers since Chrome is starting to sabotage ad blockers?

[Lynx122]

Starting June 2024, adblockers such as uBlock Origin and many other extensions on Chrome will no longer work as intended. Google Chrome will begin disabling extensions based on an older extension platform, called Manifest V2, as it moves to the more limited V3 version.

I have been a Chrome user pretty much since it came out but now I switched to firefox because of this bullshit. I haven't settled on firefox I'm just trying it out I might still switch again. I know Youtube are also trying to sabotage other browsers but I'd still rather put up with that than ads all the time. This is why it sucks when one company owns everything. Because if chrome and youtube were 2 different companies they'd never do this, since they'd piss off all their customers and send them to other browsers. But since it's all one company google has decided that they want to increase their ad revenue on youtube even if it costs them in other areas of their business.

Are you going to go along with it or try and find a way around this new obstacle?

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I read somewhere like 70% of people use chrome. So even though most of the people who answered here don't use it, it's still a big deal. It could cause a big shift if people pay attention and find a different browser.

[TommyMountainFigure]

I first used Chrome in the beta stages, and realised there was a LOT of telemetry being reported back about what the user was doing.
I have used Firefox since version 4, and even though telemetry reports back too, it is relatively easy to prevent it within the browser itself!

For anyone that wants it:-

Type=:- about:config (ignoring the security warnings)
In the new window that opens, type in telemetry
scroll down altering everything you see as 'true' to false (by double clicking it)

Done. No more telemetry reporting back.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Also, I use 'adblock plus' and 'Noscript' addons

so far, apart from the initial 5 seconds when you tube opens, there are no other adverts/warnings shown

[DarkWinterNights]

I used Safari and Chrome until I started realizing how much companies profit from our personal data. Switched to Firefox, till I heard some shady stuff about them, then used DuckDuckGo until they announced they were going to filter out “misinformation” from their search results. Now I use Brave with a VPN. Since they implemented their AI search, the only thing they're lacking now is the same quality image search as Google Images. They’re getting there though.

[Lynx122]

I switched to Brave now too :) I'm happy with it so far :)

[IslaTheWitch]

I've never had any problems with Chrome, but I don't use adblockers and I don't visit sites where it could be needed...

for me Chrome is a primary browser for web development, as most users use Chrome... :D it also has great dev tools... so no reason to move

[SweetJoyGirl]

Nah, Chrome all the way. I think I am just use to it.

[NamerOfStars]

There comes a point where saying "I told you so" loses its luster. If you REALLY want a clue as to how bad it's getting, switch to a browser that isn't Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari (or one of their close derivatives) and watch how much of the web suddenly ceases to work.

Failing that, just tell your browser to not connect to any Google servers or services, and see just how far that company has been allowed to spread.

[SotiCoto]

Download Freetube.
Still the best option for now.

I'm a bit limited in the browsers I can use since I insist on having the tab-bar at the bottom of the screen with the taskbar where it belongs... so basically just Vivaldi or Pale Moon for now.

[Unit1]

i used Firefox since the beginning. Like back in 2005.

Firefox However is starting to head towards a direction, that i don't like. They started to put sponsored websites on the startpage, that can't be turned off and last i heard is they started collecting "anonymized telemetry and Analitical" data from its users.

I'm thinking of switching to Librewolf, which is a Firefox clone but without that crap.

[DrPepper12]

Opera is a GREAT browser and perplexity AI is an amazing brower

[Lynx122]

I've tried opera but even though I'm a gamer and it says it's for gamers it has too many features for me I just wanna focus on what I'm actually looking at on the screen. I think I'm gonna go with the Brave Browser for now we'll see about the future.

[hahahmm]

I stopped using chrome since they spy on everyone... even in privacy/incognito mode. They're basically a privately owned intelligence agency.

[meepmeeperton]

I switched long before, it was always bloated and full of Google spyware.

[AviatorTom]

I've used Firefox for years and continue to use it for most things. I use Chrome for some things too.

[Anonymous]

I’ve used many browsers over the years and the most common have been Internet Explore, Edge, and Chrome.

Yes there are better browsers out there and they are spying on you

[zagor]

I use Firefox myself. Very occasionally use Chrome when Ff doesn't have a feature that is needed for a website. Google and MS are always trying new ways to monetize stuff.

[DarkLegacy]

No i have not because mine are working fine including on YouTube but then i am using Chromes own ad blocker.

[Noodle_fan]

Yeah that sucks

I am using opera , it is decent in my opinion

[TommyMountainFigure]

I only use it for the VPN.

[DrPepper12]

Im opera too

[AngryCarl]

I've been using Firefox for a while now. I don't love it but it does the job. It's fortunate that my laptop has almost infinite memory.

[OddBeMe]

Huh. I guess my ad blocker is a purchased app on iOS. Doubt they’d ban their own paying apps.

[NathanDavis]

I've used other browsers, forever...

[Nikki1989]

Brave blocks ads by default.

[electromagnetic]

I used safari.

[exitseven]

I use Duck Duck Go. Sometimes I use edge.

[llorando]

Nope still using FireFox as usual.

[LiamJHayden]

I've been using Brave since it came out.

[legalboxers]

Firefox is the best!

[lightbulb27]

I may. opera?