The Manifest V3 API is intended to improve security, privacy, and performance for Google Chrome users globally, but the switch has faced numerous delays since it was first announced. The email emphasizes the need for feedback from developers and a commitment to rolling out Manifest V2 “in a timely manner.”
Despite the delay, many developers have begun to lose faith in Manifest V3. There are concerns that the API’s adoption may prevent ad-blockers from working on Chromium-based browsers, virtually ending any hope of private browsing.
