Flash Block (Plus)

Provides control over Flash contents

Flash Block (Plus) - Control Flash Contents in Webpages

Flash Block (Plus) is a Firefox add-on that gives the user control over Adobe Flash contents on webpages. It blocks contents including ads, games, video and music players, displaying a placeholder instead. The flash content can be easily loaded by clicking on the frame. The add-on offers a toolbar popup for switching the extension on and off and for managing a website white-list, enabling the user to disable the extension for certain websites.
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Add-on stats

Daily users: 4,188
-111
Rating: 2.79
(56)
Version: 0.1.10resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2015-03-12
Weekly download count: 52
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 117.11K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 1,285 ▼ 15
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Other platforms

Flash Block (Plus) (v0.1.9)
3.20 (111) 10,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Flash Block (Plus) add-on controls all Adobe Flash contents (including ads, games, video and music players) in webpages. As you browse, a placeholder frame(s) stating 'Flash Content' appears instead of the actual Flash. Clicking on the frame loads the original content. Moreover, you can white-list any website from toolbar-popup to disable the extension.

Important features:

  1. Allows you to block flash contents in all webpages.
  2. Easily switch the extension On or Off from toolbar popup.
  3. Add or remove websites to the white-list from toolbar-popup.
  4. An empty frame appears in place of the actual flash, clicking on the frame will load the flash.

Note: in order to report Bugs, please visit add-on's Homepage and fill the Bug report form.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Blocks flash content
  • Works well on some sites
Cons
  • Breaks page formatting
  • Does not block HTML5 content
  • Does not block autoplaying videos
  • Lack of control over what is blocked
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Breaks page formatting
  • Lack of control over what is blocked
  • Does not block autoplaying videos
User reviews
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Flash Block (Plus) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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