Neowin News Feed for: Addons

ICYMI: Google warns uBlock Origin not "best" for you, will "permanently disable" it soon

Sayan Sen — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:14:02 +0000

ICYMI, Google has confirmed it would soon make it impossible to keep using unsupported Chrome extensions like uBlock Origin. Read more...

Google Chrome option to use uBlock Origin and more unsupported extensions may die soon

Sayan Sen — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:16:01 +0000

Google Chrome is testing a new change to completely remove the option to enable unsupported extensions, including the likes of uBlock Origin and more. Read more...

Firefox 85 on Android will allow extension installs from AMO

Paul Hill — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:04:01 +0000

Mozilla will allow Firefox on Android users to install browser extensions directly from the Firefox Add-ons website in a few days. Firefox 85, the version that allows this, is due on January 25. Read more...

Google removed over 70 malicious Chrome add-ons from its web store

Usman Khan Lodhi — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:22:01 +0000

These add-ons amassed over 32 million downloads and were detected by Awake Security last month. The extensions claimed to warn users of malicious activity on websites or convert files' format. Read more...

Microsoft's redesigned Edge Add-ons page is now live for all users

Abhay V — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:04:01 +0000

Microsoft announced that the revamped Edge Add-ons page is now live for all users. It brings improved discoverability and navigation, better search results, and enhanced accessibility features. Read more...

Microsoft Edge Insider Addons appear online

Rich Woods — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 03:48:01 +0000

A page with a list of Addons for what appears to be the Chromium-powered version of Microsoft's Edge browser has appeared online. There are a total of 82 extensions that are listed. Read more...