Google announced that all Manifest V2 extensions will be removed from the Chrome Web Store by August 31, 2026. While users can keep previously installed extensions, they will not receive updates or be reinstallable, marking the end of support for older extensions as Google transitions fully to Manifest V3.
Google has officially set a date for the removal of Manifest V2 extensions from the Chrome Web Store. As of August 31, 2026, all extensions previously supported under Manifest V2 will be eliminated, following a lengthy phase-out process that began over four years ago.
Extensions that were installed before the Chrome 138 release will remain on users' browsers, but they will no longer receive updates and cannot be reinstalled from the Chrome Web Store. This means that if a user switches devices or reinstalls Chrome, access to these extensions will be lost.
Manifest V3 has been introduced as a more secure platform for browser extensions, although it imposes restrictions that have been controversial, particularly among users of ad blockers and similar tools. This transition represents a significant shift in how browser extensions function on Chrome, prompting criticism regarding the limitations imposed on developers.
With the removal of Manifest V2, Google is aiming to streamline the extension experience while enhancing performance and security. However, the reactions from the developer community suggest mixed feelings about the balance between security, functionality, and user choice. As the deadline approaches, developers and users will need to adapt to the new framework dictated by Manifest V3.
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Google announced that all Manifest V2 extensions will be removed from the Chrome Web Store by August 31, 2026. While users can keep previously installed extensions, they will not receive updates or be reinstallable, marking the end of support for older extensions as Google transitions fully to Manifest V3.