Starting June 3, Google will gradually phase out Manifest V2 extensions. Currently, some extensions using Manifest V2 may already be marked as unsupported on the extensions page in Google Chrome.
Meanwhile, only the Brave browser continues to Support Manifest V2 Extensions at least until June 2025. However, with Manifest V2 set to be fully discontinued next year, can we extend support for these extensions in Google Chrome?
The answer is yes. Chrome developers have provided an option to continue using Manifest V2. With a specific trick, you can run all your favorite modifiers, ad filters, and similar extensions for an additional year.
Before we proceed, for those unaware, Manifest V3 has established the capabilities and limitations of extensions, including imposing restrictions not present in Manifest V2 content blockers. Specifically, Manifest V3 limits the number of rules for extensions, which has reduced the effectiveness of ad blockers.
Step 1. First, open the Registry Editor on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Step 2. Next, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies.
Step 3. Under the Policies key, right-click and create a new Key named Google.
Then, within HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google, create another new key named Chrome.
Step 4. Next, create a DWORD (32-bit) Value named ExtensionManifestV2Availability.
Finally, change the Value of ExtensionManifestV2Availability from 0 to 2.
*Here is the value data information based on the number:
Once done, click OK to save the changes. After that, restart your Windows system, and Google Chrome will continue to support Manifest V2 extensions for at least another year.
To verify if the policies are active, check the URL chrome://policy/.
Simple, right? This method can be applied to all Chromium-based browsers, with the only difference being the registry key. For example, for Edge, it’s HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge.
Give it a try, and we hope this article proves helpful.
Reference: Google
