It’s no secret that Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, due to its reliable security measures and wide user-base. However, due to safety reasons, Chrome has become increasingly strict about which extensions can be installed from the Chrome Web Store. This has been a source of frustration for some users, as their favorite extensions have disappeared without any warning or explanation.
Fortunately, Google is aware of this concern, and recently announced they plan to make it easier for users to understand why a specific extension disappeared from Chrome. Starting soon, users will receive a notification directly from Chrome when an extension disappears from the browser. This notification will include an explanation detailing why the extension was removed.
Google stated that this new feature should help prevent malicious actors from using seemingly benign extensions to gain access to user data. This is because users can easily tell if an extension was removed due to security reasons, or if it was removed due to a violation of the Chrome Web Store policies.
In addition to this, Google is also taking action to ensure that all submitted extensions meet the company’s security requirements. To ensure safety, Google regularly reviews all existing extensions, and if any issues are found, they will be removed from the Web Store.
All in all, this new feature from Google is sure to provide a more transparent experience for users of the Chrome Web Store, and will hopefully deter malicious actors from exploiting user data. It’s expected that this new feature will be released to users within the next couple months, so keep an eye out for updates.