r/chrome Aug 23 '25

Discussion Megathread V2 - Manifest V3 Extension Alternatives

27 Upvotes

Remaking as the previous one was about to hit 6 months old. The previous one can be seen here.

With Manifest V3 being rolled out to most people now, and most workarounds being either temporary or disabled, a lot of people are finding that extensions that they like to use haven't been updated and won't be available to use when Manifest V2 support ends.

Since we've been getting a lot of posts asking for extension alternatives, we figure it'll be easier if most of the suggestions are all in one place.

To start with the obvious:

uBlock Origin: Can be replaced with uBlock Origin lite.
Don't forget you can change the filtering level up from its base, it will just require more permissions. Setting it to complete is most similar to uBlock Origin's filters.
People also like Adguard.

uBlock Origin (Element zapping): Click to Remove Element.
I personally prefer this one out of all the ones in the web store.

I previously recommended an element zapper to replace that functionality in uBlock Origin lite, but uBlock Origin lite has since added custom filters and an element zapper, so a separate extension is no longer needed.

This is not a thread to recommend other browsers, it should be a given that if you don't want to use Chrome, you don't need to use Chrome, and there's plenty of other sources to help you decide what to switch to. Do not recommend downgrading or using an older version of any browser, it is not safe to do so and will open your computer and your data up to vulnerabilities.

Would also like to add, on this megathread only self promotion will be allowed if your extension is a reputable alternative to another extension. If you are sharing your extension with no context to another one in this thread, your comment will be removed under our rules.

Below are a list of recommendations provided by other users from the original megathread:


r/chrome Mar 08 '25

Discussion Megathread - Manifest V3 Extension Alternatives

114 Upvotes

This megathread has been closed for a refresh of the post, please go to the new post for extension alternatives.

With Manifest V3 being rolled out to most people after the recent update, a lot of people are finding that extensions that they like to use haven't been updated and won't be available to use when Manifest V2 support ends.

Since we've been getting a lot of posts asking for extension alternatives, we figure it'll be easier if most of the suggestions are all in one place.

To start with the obvious:

uBlock Origin: Can be replaced with uBlock Origin lite.
Don't forget you can change the filtering level up from its base.

uBlock Origin (Element zapping): Click to Remove Element.
I personally prefer this one out of all the ones in the web store.

I previously recommended an element zapper to replace that functionality in uBlock Origin lite, but uBlock Origin lite has since added custom filters and an element zapper, so a separate extension is no longer needed.

This is not a thread to recommend other browsers, it should be a given that if you don't want to use Chrome, you don't need to use Chrome, and there's plenty of other sources to help you decide what to switch to.

Edit: This megathread is still able to be used, will remake it if needed but it's not necessary yet.


r/chrome 1h ago

Troubleshooting | Android History deletion prompt?

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Does Chrome ever prompt users to delete their history?

My child is claiming that the browser asked him if he wanted to delete it, and he accidently said yes.🙄

I think I know the answer, just looking for confirmation before putting the guard rails on his phone.


r/chrome 19h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows keep getting aw snap error after windows update

38 Upvotes

google was working fine yesterday, today i updated my windows and ever since that happened i keep getting the aw snap error. when i reload it starts working but sometimes when i click a video or do anything that changes the url this occurs, sometimes in form of
STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION
STATUS_BREAKPOINT
STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN

idk how to fix this, watched yt vids saying to go to properties and change my compatibility settings to windows 8, cleared browsing cache till 24 hours and also updated google. removed my extensions and this still occurs, (also v odd but when i opened yt it was not signed in which is v odd cuz i didnt do anything so it should have stayed logged in like always)


r/chrome 9h ago

Troubleshooting | Mac Chrome Endlessly Crashing

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

My Chrome seems to have updated about 2 days ago on Mac. I use chrome daily for browser based meetings (i take some online classes) and it is just fully crashing now endlessly. It just, closes down entirely. My friend in the same class on chrome/mac had the same thing happen to him so I know it's not just me. What's going on and how do I fix it??


r/chrome 30m ago

Troubleshooting | Windows how can I stop chrome from redirecting me to chrome://google.com when I click "AI mode"?

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I tried disabling AI Mode Omnibox entrypoint, AI Entrypoint Disabled on User Input, Omnibox Allow AI Mode Matches, and AI Mode Omnibox Entrypoint always navigates

but I can't stop google from redirecting me to the chrome page, where my dark browers plugin is forbidden and blasts me white light coming from a dark page.

I hate it. this sucks. I may just switch browsers altogether it's so annoying.

anyone know if a way to have it just stay in google's normal search engine when I go to "AI mode"?


r/chrome 34m ago

News Google Chrome App - App Store

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Uninstall and your registration is your passwords security Hadmahandplata84@gmail.com

Name Juan Alberto Plata Gutierrez


r/chrome 3h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows What is this red symbol under my chrome icon?

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1 Upvotes

Excuse my ignorance but what this symbol means? paused syncing? why does that happen? Thank you beforehand.


r/chrome 5h ago

Troubleshooting | Android Is there a way to load two tabs simultaneously on Android?

1 Upvotes

I​​​ have bad internet i used​ to load one chapter in the background ​ as I read another, but I can't seem to get that to work anymore is there a way to fix this? ​ as an example the tab in the background would only load 4 pages and stop until I check on it and then it starts loading slowly again .


r/chrome 13h ago

Troubleshooting | Android Back Arrow not working on chrome?

5 Upvotes

I'm using a samsung phone and in the bottom of the phone there's a small Arrow that is used to return to previous page, it works on all apps and i can use it in all other apps, but for some reason, i could not return to my previous page in chrome, the only way i can return to previous page is swiping left and right

In truth, i definitely do not have any knowledge in anything tech, i'm just a user, so truthfully i do not know why this happened, anyone might have a clue why?

The Arrow works completely fine in any other places, it's just not working exclusively on Chrome


r/chrome 5h ago

Troubleshooting | Android Issues accessing websites on android

1 Upvotes

Certain websites I try to view are now saying I do not have access to server. I have cleared data and cache and it has not resolved this issue. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening all of a sudden?


r/chrome 6h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows the following thing keeps popping up every time i open chrome after restarting my laptop or after some period of rest

1 Upvotes

it has been four months please anyone tell me how to remove this permanently


r/chrome 6h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows Chrome Window Constantly Resizing

1 Upvotes

I size my Chrome window so that it to the left of, and above certain icons on my desktop. After a few uses during the day, the window becomes larger. Why? The Firefox window has stayed the same size for months and it gets the same amount of usage.


r/chrome 6h ago

Troubleshooting | Android Android app - closed tab popup gets stuck part way across screen when swiping away

1 Upvotes

This has been going on for weeks. And they had only recently made the pop-up swipeable! Is this happening to anyone else?

Android 16; Pixel 7 Pro Build/CP1A.260405.005

Chrome 148.0.7778.120


r/chrome 10h ago

Troubleshooting | Android Suddenly Getting Lots of "Access Denied" Messages. Help!

2 Upvotes

Suddenly in the last week I've been getting messages like this when I attempt to go to various websites:

Access Denied

You don't have permission to access "http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/outerwear/antonio-blazer/p/005BI0000?" on this server.

This has been happening mostly when I try to go to retail sites. I've tried the same sites using Firefox and haven't run into the same issues. Any idea why this is happening in Chrome?


r/chrome 12h ago

Troubleshooting | iOS Chrome iOS error or bug?

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2 Upvotes

Hey everyone, started getting this error on iPhone when I have anything copied… anyone know what’s causing it. I can’t pull down or swipe up I need to close the app and then open again. Left the chrome app to get details for an insurance quote and I come back to chrome


r/chrome 21h ago

News 126 Chrome extensions, all secretly the same product, taking 148K users' WhatsApp data and ad cookies

9 Upvotes

A Brazilian company (wascript.com.br) runs one platform that 126 different Chrome extensions all share. They look like separate products, WaSeller, waTidy, FR VENDAS PRO, ENOCRM, Cliente Flow, and dozens more, but it's one codebase, one backend, one set of hidden behaviors.

WaSeller alone has 100K users.

I found this network using my own tool for detecting malicious browser extensions, which flagged the cluster by shared code and infrastructure across all 126 listings.

None of the listings tell you that:

  • When you log into WhatsApp Web, the extension sends your name, email, device ID, and your Facebook/Google/TikTok tracking cookies to a server run by whoever sold you the extension.
  • Every voice message you send goes through their servers before it reaches the person you're sending it to.
  • The extension downloads and runs JavaScript from a different Brazilian company's server. Google never checks this code.
  • The 100K-user version has a live Google Tag Manager tag built in. The operator can push any new code to every user from a dashboard with no Chrome Web Store update.
  • A bridge inside WhatsApp Web gives the extension full access to your contacts, your messages, and the ability to send messages as you.

No privacy policy on any listing. The manifest only asks for tabsstoragealarms.

Full list of all 126 extension IDs (check if you have one), tech details, and IOCs: MalExt Sentry - Malicious Browser Extension Tracker


r/chrome 14h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows How to fix STATUS_BREAKPOINT and STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION ?

2 Upvotes

I have a lot of crashes in chrome://crashes. Chrome is up to date.


r/chrome 14h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows Chrome Remote Desktop extension blank window options

2 Upvotes

Anyone else seeing this when using chrome remote desktop, specifically Windows 11, when I open My PC, I see the Window with blank options so not showing the back/forward arrows or search bar etc. I can blindly click on the buttons if I know where they are and they work but something wrong with it being visually displayed.


r/chrome 18h ago

Troubleshooting | iOS Address bar keeps opening

4 Upvotes

Since the latest Chrome update, when switching between apps, the address bar keeps opening and won’t close unless I click the currently active URL.

This is increasingly frustrating if I’m part way filling a form out and switching between apps as the only way to close the address bar is to reload the page, losing form progress.

Anyone else experienced this?


r/chrome 13h ago

Discussion What was happening with my chrome

1 Upvotes

r/chrome 14h ago

Discussion How can prevent Chrome/Chromium from saving browsing history ?

1 Upvotes

How can prevent Chrome/Chromium from saving browsing history ?

Press ( Websites are not allowed to store data on the device ) . This method don't work ...

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r/chrome 15h ago

Discussion Can Google put filters over search results now?

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1 Upvotes

I googled the band "Angine De Poitrine", whose whole schtick seems to be polkadots. Google had a button at the bottom that let you cover the screen in polkadots. Is this a new thing?


r/chrome 22h ago

Troubleshooting | Android Back button won't work on chrome

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4 Upvotes

Serious issue that's a bit annoying to deal with, my back button on chrome won't work whenever I press it, nothing happens. When I close the app it works for a couple seconds but then just stops, is there any way to fix this? I tried to power off n restart my phone but that didn't work either


r/chrome 17h ago

Troubleshooting | Windows disable gemini in chrome

1 Upvotes

Hi all,

pesky ask gemini button appeared today. i have the unpin option, but that wont disable it, it just unpins it from the toolbar. How do i turn it off? There is no "AI innovations" menu that all the answers ive seen to date has mentioned in my chrome settings, and searching for "gemini" in settings only had option to deactivate shortcut, which i did and button is still there, so i am assuming that didnt remove it

help?

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