Google is removing the standard uBlock Origin path in Chrome through its Manifest V3 update, which replaces the old blocking API with a more restrictive system that limits ad-blocking effectiveness. However, uBlock Origin can still be used through workarounds like enabling flags or loading it as an unpacked extension. Edge and Opera use the same Chromium engine and have similar capabilities, though the availability of uBlock Origin may vary across these browsers and neither has announced firm plans to match Chrome's approach. Users concerned about ad blocking should be aware that while standard installation is being phased out, alternative approaches still exist — PCWorld and other outlets are publishing guides to both workarounds and replacement ad blockers.