Privacy vs. Profit: The Impact of Google's Manifest Version 3 (MV3) Update on Ad Blocker Effectiveness
Summary
The arXiv paper examines Google's MV3 update and its effect on ad blocker effectiveness. It finds no significant drop in blocking or anti-tracking performance, suggesting MV3 preserves core privacy protections while imposing API restrictions. Useful for SMBs and developers tracking browser extension security and privacy implications.