Chrome to Provide Explanation for Extension Removals
Google is aiming to reduce the element of surprise when you find yourself unable to access an extension without prior notice. They plan to achieve this by notifying users when they remove an extension from the Chrome Web Store. However, these notifications will only be sent for extensions that are currently installed, rather than for any changes in the store’s overall offerings.
With this new update, you should receive a notification if one of three things happen: the extension you’re using has been unpublished by the developer, if it’s been flagged as malware, or if it’s been removed from the Chrome Web Store for policy violations like hate speech or spyware. . You will not receive a notification if Google has given the developer time to fix or complain about a possible violation. Google already had measures in place to protect users if the company found an extension to be malware. As before, the plugin should be automatically disabled once it’s marked as such and can do no harm.
These new notifications appear in the Privacy & Security tab of Chrome’s settings under “Security Check”. You’ll be told how many extensions Google removed from the store, and you’ll have the option to view more information. The new feature will be available in Chrome 117, which is scheduled for release in early September. Other updates come with it, such as a tuning icon that replaces the current lock symbol next to the search bar.
