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Even if Google did want to reduce effectiveness of ad blockers, doing that via removal of blocking webRequest API is a double-edged sword. It may push users to
by fpoling 2y ago
Even if Google did want to reduce effectiveness of ad blockers, doing that via removal of blocking webRequest API is a double-edged sword. It may push users to alternate browsers with more effective ad-blocking.
Besides, webRequest implementation in Chromium is a terrible collection of hacks on hacks. It is a good example how not to design or implement API. I will not be surprised if the removal of the API comes from a simple desire to remove that embarrassing code.