Microsoft Edge follows Chrome's Lead, but Arbiio has you covered
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Microsoft Edge, the web browser from tech giant Microsoft bundled with Windows, is following Google Chrome's footsteps in disabling popular ad-blocking extensions like uBlock Origin. This move has significant implications for users' browsing experience and online privacy.
What's Happening?
As of March 2, 2025, Microsoft Edge has begun disabling uBlock Origin and extensions in its early release versions, ahead of rolling these updates out to the builds that most people use. Users are greeted with a message stating, "This extension is no longer supported. Microsoft Edge recommends that you remove it".
Impact on Users
- Reduced ad-blocking efficiency: Popular extensions may no longer function as effectively, exposing users to more ads and trackers.
- Privacy concerns: With less robust ad-blocking tools, users may face increased exposure to ad targeting and data collection.
- Performance and security: More ads lead to slower page load times and greater risk of malware or phishing threats.
Why Arbiio is your best alternative
While major browsers are limiting ad-blocking capabilities, Arbiio remains committed to providing a superior ad blocking experience, for your entire home network:
- Powerful ad-blocking: Arbiio's built-in ad-blocker isn't affected by the changes to Chrome and Edge, ensuring continued protection against ads.
- Enhanced privacy: Our service prioritises user privacy, blocking trackers and preventing data collection.
- Faster browsing: By effectively blocking ads and scripts, Arbiio offers faster page load times and reduced data usage.
- User-centric approach: Unlike big tech companies, we don't have conflicts of interest when it comes to ad-blocking.
Making the switch to Arbiio's DNS
As Edge and Chrome continue to limit ad-blocking capabilities, now is the perfect time to switch your ISP's DNS to Arbiio. Don't let big tech dictate your browsing experience. Choose Arbiio for a faster, more private, and more secure ad-free internet.
