Does uBlock Origin still work on Chrome in 2026?

No. The original uBlock Origin uses Manifest V2. Chrome disabled Manifest V2 extensions for regular users in Chrome 138 and removed the final enterprise exception in Chrome 139. uBlock Origin Lite is the separate Manifest V3 option for current Chrome.

Is uBlock Origin Lite the official Chrome version?

Yes. The official uBlock Origin Lite Chrome Web Store listing is offered by Raymond Hill, whose developer name is gorhill. Its extension ID is ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh.

Is uBlock Origin Lite the same as uBlock Origin?

No. uBlock Origin Lite is a separate Manifest V3 extension. It uses Chrome's declarative filtering APIs and does not automatically replace the original uBlock Origin. Some advanced filtering behavior differs.

Who created uBlock Origin?

Raymond Hill develops and maintains uBlock Origin under the username gorhill. The official Chrome Web Store listing for uBlock Origin Lite and the official Firefox listing for uBlock Origin both identify Raymond Hill as the publisher.

Where can I download the official uBlock Origin for Chrome?

Current Chrome users should install uBlock Origin Lite from its official Chrome Web Store page. The original Manifest V2 version no longer runs in current Chrome. Users who want the full original uBlock Origin can install it from the official Firefox Add-ons page.

Is uBlock Origin safe and free?

uBlock Origin is free and open source under the GPLv3 license. The official store listings say the developer does not require data collection. Verify the publisher and extension ID before installing because a similar name alone does not prove an extension is official.

uBlock Origin on Chrome in 2026: Manifest V3 Status

Quick answer: The original uBlock Origin by Raymond Hill no longer works in current Google Chrome. Chrome ended support for its Manifest V2 platform. Chrome users can install uBlock Origin Lite, Raymond Hill's separate Manifest V3 extension. Chrome will not install it as an automatic replacement.

Status checked against Chrome and uBlock project documentation on August 22, 2026.

uBlock Origin and Chrome status in 2026

Chrome ended Manifest V2 support in 2025. According to the official Chrome timeline, Chrome 138 disabled Manifest V2 extensions for regular users on July 24, 2025. Chrome 139 removed the remaining enterprise exception.

The original uBlock Origin, often shortened to uBO, uses Manifest V2. Current Chrome may label it "This extension is no longer supported," disable it, or prevent you from turning it back on.

Question	Current answer
Does the original uBlock Origin work in current Chrome?	No
Is there an official Manifest V3 option for Chrome?	Yes, uBlock Origin Lite
Will Chrome convert uBlock Origin to Lite automatically?	No
Is uBlock Origin Lite made by Raymond Hill?	Yes
Does the full uBlock Origin still work on Firefox?	Yes

Google set August 31, 2026 as the date for removing all remaining Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store. An old listing may remain visible before removal, but visibility does not make the extension compatible with current Chrome.

Which Chrome Web Store listing is official?

For Chrome, use the uBlock Origin Lite Chrome Web Store listing.

Check these details before installing:

Name: uBlock Origin Lite
Offered by: Raymond Hill (gorhill)
Extension ID: ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh

Raymond Hill is the developer and maintainer behind uBlock Origin. His GitHub username is gorhill, which is why both names appear in searches and official project links.

For the original extension, use the uBlock Origin repository as the source of current install links. Firefox users can install the full version from uBlock Origin by Raymond Hill on Firefox Add-ons.

What Manifest V3 changed for ad blockers

Every Chrome extension includes a manifest.json file. It declares the extension's name, version, permissions, scripts, and other capabilities. Manifest V3 names Chrome's current extension platform.

Chrome changed three parts of the platform that affect ad blockers:

Network filtering: Manifest V2 let extensions inspect and block requests at runtime through the blocking webRequest API. Manifest V3 moves most consumer extensions to declarativeNetRequest, where the extension gives Chrome rules that the browser applies.
Background execution: Long-running background pages were replaced with service workers that run when needed.
Remote code: Extensions must package executable code with the extension instead of loading it from a remote server.

Google describes these changes in its Manifest V3 overview and network request migration guide.

The original uBlock Origin depends on Manifest V2 capabilities. Raymond Hill built uBlock Origin Lite as a separate, declarative extension around Manifest V3.

uBlock Origin vs uBlock Origin Lite

uBlock Origin Lite is Raymond Hill's separate Chrome-compatible extension.

Capability	uBlock Origin	uBlock Origin Lite
Extension platform	Manifest V2	Manifest V3
Current Chrome support	No	Yes
Current Firefox support	Yes	Use the full uBO extension instead
Filtering model	uBO's runtime filtering engine	Chrome applies packaged declarative rules and scripts
Automatic replacement	Not applicable	Does not replace uBO automatically
Generic cosmetic filtering by default	Enabled	Requires Complete mode
Difficult anti-blocker sites	More advanced controls	Some filters cannot be translated to declarative rules
Custom filters and external lists	Supported	Supported since a June 2026 update, with a different workflow

Whether you notice the difference depends on the sites you visit and how you configured the original extension. Lite may cover an install-and-forget setup. Advanced uBO users are more likely to notice different controls or filtering behavior.

Raymond Hill's current uBlock Origin Lite FAQ says Lite can be less effective on sites that use anti-content-blocker techniques because some filters cannot be converted into declarative rules. It also notes that generic cosmetic filtering requires Complete mode.

Comparisons published before June 2026 may say that uBlock Origin Lite cannot use custom filters or subscribe to external lists. The project added both capabilities in June 2026 while keeping its declarative design.

Which version should you install?

If you want to keep using Chrome

Install uBlock Origin Lite from the Chrome Web Store. Start with its default settings. If a site still shows empty ad spaces or other cosmetic elements, open the extension and try Complete mode for that site.

Do not expect Chrome to migrate your original uBlock Origin settings automatically. uBO Lite is a separate extension and the developer deliberately requires users to choose it themselves.

If you want the full uBlock Origin

Use the Firefox version published by Raymond Hill. The uBlock Origin project says the extension works best on Firefox, where the full version remains supported.

Keeping an outdated Chrome release solely to preserve Manifest V2 is a poor trade. Old browser versions miss current security fixes, and Chrome's extension transition was designed to remove Manifest V2 support rather than hide it behind a normal setting.

Why uBlock Origin is not working in Chrome

If Chrome disabled uBlock Origin or will not let you turn it on, check the extension name first:

Open chrome://extensions/.
Find the disabled extension.
If its name is uBlock Origin, it is the original Manifest V2 extension and cannot run in current Chrome.
If you want a Chrome-compatible option, install uBlock Origin Lite from the official listing linked above.
Verify that the publisher is Raymond Hill (gorhill) and that the extension ID matches ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh.

If uBlock Origin Lite is installed but a specific site is not filtered as expected, review its filtering mode. The project's official troubleshooting guide explains the difference between Basic, Optimal, and Complete modes. The project also advises against running multiple content blockers together because they can interfere with one another.

What this change means for analytics and site owners

uBlock Origin Lite still blocks content under Manifest V3. It ships with rules based on lists such as EasyList and EasyPrivacy, and current browsers have their own privacy controls. Client-side analytics requests can still be blocked.

First-party, server-side tracking reduces dependence on third-party scripts running in the browser. The collection endpoint and processing layer sit in infrastructure you control. Server-side collection still needs a valid legal basis and consent where applicable.