Cryptocurrency Mining Extensions Banned from Chrome Web Store

Google Tightens Policy on Mining Software

Effective immediately, the Chrome Web Store will no longer accept submissions for cryptocurrency mining extensions.

Google announced the change in a blog post on Wednesday, citing concerns about the impact of mining extensions on user experience and device performance. The company said that it had observed a trend of increasing submissions for mining extensions, many of which were poorly written and consumed excessive amounts of system resources.

The ban on mining extensions is part of a broader effort by Google to crack down on software that can negatively impact user experience. In recent months, the company has also banned extensions that display intrusive ads, collect user data without consent, or otherwise violate its policies.

The ban on mining extensions is likely to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency mining industry. Many miners rely on browser-based extensions to mine cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The ban will make it more difficult for these miners to operate, and could lead to a decline in the profitability of cryptocurrency mining.

The ban on mining extensions is a reminder that Google is constantly working to improve the user experience on its platforms. The company is committed to protecting users from malicious software and other threats, and it will continue to take action against software that violates its policies.