diff --git a/src/drivers/webextension/manifest-v3.json b/src/drivers/webextension/manifest-v3.json
index c46e0dc73..39901ce5b 100644
--- a/src/drivers/webextension/manifest-v3.json
+++ b/src/drivers/webextension/manifest-v3.json
@@ -74,7 +74,6 @@
   "options_page": "html/options.html",
   "permissions": [
     "cookies",
-    "scripting",
     "storage",
     "tabs",
     "webNavigation",