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EmbedUpdater

EmbedUpdater

Updates video embeds in third-party websites to make use of HTML5 video playback. Supports Youtube, Dailymotion and Vimeo.

What is EmbedUpdater?
EmbedUpdater is a Firefox add-on that updates video embeds in third-party websites to make use of HTML5 video playback. It allows you to disable or uninstall Flash and still play videos on popular portals like Youtube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo.
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This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2023-12-31
Users: 171
Rating: 4.44 (9)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2016-12-26)
Creation date: 2015-07-25
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 6.25K
URLs: Website
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Many big video portals allow to play their videos using HTML5. This makes it possible to disable/uninstall Flash if you only need it to play video.

With migrating to HTML5 those video portals also changed the way how their videos should be embedded into other pages. Videos embedded using the embed code of the "pre-HTML5-era" don't play with HTML5 but force you to use Flash.

This addon updates such embeds, in third-party websites, so the HTML5 player can be used.

Currently works for:

  • Youtube
  • Dailymotion
  • Vimeo
    User reviews
    by Firefox user 13982218, 2018-05-09
    Djancok
    by Firefox user 13334996, 2017-10-04
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    Safety
    Risk impact

    EmbedUpdater may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    EmbedUpdater may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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