If you’re a Chrome user who relies on the Internet Download Manager (IDM)
extension, you may have recently encountered a worrying message: “This extension may soon no longer be supported.”
This alert has left many users concerned about the future of their favorite
download manager.
In this blog post, we’ll explain what
These extensions may soon no longer be supported error means and
explore ways to keep IDM working in Chrome.
Get Rid of This Extension May Soon No Longer Be Supported IDM
Follow these steps to Keep IDM Working in Chrome even after These
extensions may soon no longer be supported or This extension may soon no
longer be supported.
- Click on three dots :
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Select “Keep for now” to continue using Internet Download Manager Integration Module
in Chrome with manifest version 2 till IDM developers not release manifest
v3. -
Regularly check the IDM Integration Module Extension Chrome Web Store for
updates. The developers may release a Manifest V3 compliant version soon.
What Does This Error Mean?
The error message you’re seeing is part of Google’s broader initiative to
phase out older Chrome extensions. Google is moving away from the Manifest V2
framework for extensions and transitioning to the newer Manifest V3. This
change affects many popular extensions, including IDM.
IDM “This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn’t follow best practices for Chrome extensions.” warning indicates that the IDM extension you’re currently using is built
on the older Manifest V2 framework. Google has announced plans to disable
these older extensions, which is why you’re seeing this message.
Why Is Google Making This Change?
Google’s shift to Manifest V3 is driven by several factors:
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Improved security: The new framework aims to make extensions more secure and
protect users from potential threats. -
Better performance: Manifest V3 is designed to improve browser performance
and reduce resource consumption. -
Enhanced privacy: The updated framework gives users more control over which
website extensions can access.
How to Fix:
- Error: Cannot launch IDM, either IDM application is not installed, or some of its files are corrupted
- IDM Integration Module This Extension may have been Corrupted
- This version of IDM does not support this type of downloading
- Permission Denied IDM Firewall Error
- Cannot transfer the download to IDM
- IDM HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden
- This extension may soon no longer be supported IDM
How Will This Affect IDM Users?
For IDM users, this change could potentially disrupt your usual download
workflow in Chrome. If the IDM developers don’t update their extension to
comply with Manifest V3, the extension may stop functioning in Chrome at some
point in the future.
This change doesn’t just affect IDM; many popular extensions, including some
ad blockers, are impacted by the move to Manifest V3. As users, we may need to
adapt to these changes and be prepared to seek alternatives if our favorite
extensions don’t make the transition.
While this transition period may be frustrating, it’s important to remember
that these changes are intended to make our browsing experience more secure
and efficient in the long run.
Keep an eye on official announcements from both Google and IDM for the most
up-to-date information on this issue. In the meantime, try the solutions
suggested above to keep enjoying the benefits of IDM with your Chrome
browser.