If you use Google Chrome as your web browser, you are familiar with the regular unwanted interruption of the browser needing to shut down to complete an update. You may also notice these updates more because they often occur when you need them most not to happen ― like right before a work meeting or when you have a dozen tabs open for a brainstorm.

Google has officially implemented a new platform for Chrome extensions, and it brings both good and bad news. On the positive side, Manifest V3 promises greater safety and security within Chrome. On the negative side, extensions that are unsupported are now being actively disabled or blocked.

As a result of the Honey expose, Google has now changed its Chrome extension policies concerning affiliate ads and marketing.