Chrome’s new release removes a set of known uBlock Origin bypass techniques.
In version 130, Chrome tightened its extension policies, preventing scripts that previously evaded uBlock filters. The change was rolled out to stable channels on June 8 and flagged in the release notes as a “strict‑content‑security‑policy enforcement.” Developers of uBlock Origin have posted on their GitHub that the filter list will need revisions. Microsoft Edge and Opera have issued statements that they will mirror Chrome’s policy in upcoming builds.
The move matters because uBlock Origin is one of the most widely used content blockers. By closing the loopholes, browsers reduce the surface for unwanted tracking and ads, but the tighter rules could also limit legitimate extensions that rely on similar techniques.
Historically, Chrome has led the browser ecosystem on extension standards; the ripple effect on Edge and Opera is another reminder that “one size fits all” policies often follow the market leader.