Flash Player for YouTube™ Add-on for Firefox
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Add-on summary
Flash Player for YouTube™ changes the default YouTube player to Adobe Flash.
Key Features: a. Extremely light-weight with no significant memory and cpu usage. b. Allows you to make Flash player the default player for YouTube. c. According to various studies, Flash player consumes less resources (i.e. CPU and RAM) and is very suitable if you have a slow machine. d. Flash player may offer more resolution choices comparing to HTML5 Player.
Note: please feel free to use this project (the source code) in order to make other Addons or port this Addon to other browsers (i.e. maxthon). I will make a github repo for this Addon to make it easier for other developers to contribute on developing similar projects. In the meanwhile, you can access the source code from Mozilla ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/files/browse/371995/ ). If you need help about the source code please email me at emmy.aldor -at- yandex -dot- com
Note: in order to report Bugs, please visit Addon Homepage and fill the Bug Report form.
User reviews
- merci
- I love it!
- DOESN'T WORK
- this app simply does not work; end of.
- youtube still plays in html.
- can someone please show me an app that actually allows me to play youtube vids in flash? thanks...
- allow me to use the flash and also with flash setting to 'ask' /prompt dont have youtube auto playing due to html5.
- DOESN'T WORK
- this app simply does not work; end of.
- youtube still plays in html.
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Flash Player for YouTube™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Flash Player for YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.