This is because of issues with the blocking webRequest approach:īlocking webRequest approach - What are the issues? The blocking version of the webRequest API is restricted to force-installed extensions in Manifest V3. In their Manifest V3 documentation, Google explains why they decided to remove blocking webRequest API: This is what we call Anti-Tracking, AI Tracking Protection or Dynamic Data-Driven Tracking protection. Additionally, at Ghostery traffic inspection is used to track the trackers we analyse them and neutralize leakage of unique identifiers. This functionality allows us to do the so called content blocking, utilised to block ads, trackers and other annoyances. The access to the network layer is for Ghostery the most critical feature of the current WebExtension platform.
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