Google's Chrome Is Now Blocking Extensions That Use HTTPS

Google has just rolled out a change to its Chrome web browser that will prevent the installation of extensions that use HTTPS.

This new feature is designed to protect users from malicious extensions that might try to steal their personal information or perform other harmful actions. By blocking these types of extensions, Google hopes to make its browser safer and more secure.

To be clear, this change only affects extensions that are distributed through the Chrome Web Store. If you download an extension from a different source, it should still work fine in Chrome.

The HTTPS protocol is designed to encrypt all data transmitted between a website and a user's browser. This makes it difficult for hackers to intercept or modify that data without being detected. By requiring extensions to use HTTPS, Google hopes to ensure that any data transmitted through the extension will be secure.

It's worth noting that this change is not a perfect solution. If an extension developer manages to bypass the HTTPS requirement, their extension could still pose a threat to users. However, requiring HTTPS should make it more difficult for malicious extensions to compromise Chrome and steal user data.

Overall, this change is a positive step towards making the internet safer and more secure. We encourage all users to be cautious when downloading and installing extensions, and to only use those that are distributed through trusted sources like the Chrome Web Store.