Stop "This Extension May Soon No Longer Be Supported" in Chrome: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you seeing the annoying "This extension may soon no longer be supported" warning in Google Chrome? Is Chrome disabling your favorite extensions? Don't worry! This guide will show you how to get rid of that message and keep using your preferred extensions without any hassle.

Why is Chrome Showing This Warning?

Google is updating Chrome's extension system to "Manifest V3" to enhance your privacy and security. This means developers need to update their extensions. If an extension still uses the older "Manifest V2," Chrome will display the warning, and eventually, these older extensions will be blocked.

Option 1: Temporarily Keep the Extension Enabled

For the time being, Chrome isn't fully blocking these extensions. Here's how to keep using them temporarily:

1. Locate the Warning: Find the "This extension may soon no longer be supported" message on the Chrome extensions page (chrome://extensions/).

2. Click "Keep for Now": Click the 3-dot menu next to the disabled extension.

3. Select "Keep for Now": Choose this option to re-enable the extension.

   

Keep in mind this is a temporary solution. The warning might reappear.

Option 2: Permanently Disable the Warning Message (Use at Your Own Risk)

If you're comfortable using older extensions and want to get rid of the warning completely, follow these steps. Warning: This is not recommended and should only be done if you understand the risks.

1. Open Chrome Flags: Type chrome://flags/ in the address bar and press Enter. This opens Chrome's advanced settings.

2. Search for Warning Flags: Type "warning" in the "Search flags" box.

3. Find These Flags: Look for the following two flags:

   • Extension Manifest V2 Deprecation Warning Stage
   • Extension Manifest V2 Deprecation Disabled Stage

4. Disable the Flags: Change the dropdown menu for both of these flags from "Default" to "Disabled."

   

5. Relaunch Chrome: Click the "Relaunch now" button that appears at the bottom of the page.

What This Does: This disables the warning message, allowing you to continue using Manifest V2 extensions without Chrome nagging you.

Important Considerations

• Security Risks: Older extensions might have security vulnerabilities. Use this method at your own risk.
• Future Compatibility: Eventually, Chrome will likely completely block Manifest V2 extensions.
• Reverting Changes: To re-enable the warnings, go back to chrome://flags/, set the flags back to "Default," and relaunch Chrome.

Key Takeaways:

• The Warning: Chrome is alerting you to older extensions that will eventually be unsupported.
• Temporary Fix: Use "Keep for Now" to keep using the extension temporarily.
• Permanent Removal (Advanced): Disable the flags in chrome://flags/ to remove the warning message (not recommended for most users).

By following these steps, you can manage the "This extension may soon no longer be supported" warning in Chrome and continue using your preferred extensions – at least for now. Remember to weigh the risks and benefits of each method before proceeding!.