August 31 Chrome Extension Deadline Isn't What Most Users Should Worry About

Google's August 31 Manifest V2 deadline won't delete existing Chrome extensions, but reviewing outdated or over-permissioned ...
Lifehacker

Stop Using the Chrome Web Store to Find Extensions

It sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out. If you’re looking for a new browser extension to try, or you want to download one that has been recommended to you, stop using the Chrome Web Store to look ...
PC World

Google starts blocking browser extensions found outside Chrome’s Web Store

The age of sideloading extensions is over for Chrome users on Windows PCs. After announcing Chrome would become a walled garden in November, Google followed through with its promise on Tuesday. Chrome ...
Lifehacker

Soon, All Versions of Chrome Will Block Non-Web-Store Extensions

Last year, Google began blocking the installation of Chrome extensions that weren’t from the Web Store. However, it didn’t affect Chrome’s dev channels. Starting today, that changes. Google Is Now ...
Neowin

Google temporarily suspends paid Chrome Web Store extensions

The firm announced that it was putting a temporary suspension on paid Chrome Web Store extensions after a surge of fraudulent transactions this month. Free extensions remain safe in the ban. Following ...
ZDNet

Google threatens to delist Chrome extensions installed by deceptive tactics

Google is cracking down again on deceptive Chrome extension installation practices. The browser maker listed new rules yesterday that extension developers must follow, or face the possibility of ...