Google Chrome is currently using manifest v2 which allow extension developers to block ads. Here's an example of such an extension:
Google plans to stop supporting manifest v2 in June 2023. The new version manifest v3 will prevent Chrome from using extensions that block ads.
https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/mv3/mv2-sunset/
Google plans to stop supporting manifest v2 in June 2023. The new version manifest v3 will prevent Chrome from using extensions that block ads.
https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/mv3/mv2-sunset/