YouTube use Flash Player

Force YouTube to use Flash player over the HTML5 player

YouTube use Flash Player - Firefox Add-on

'YouTube use Flash Player' is a Firefox add-on that forces YouTube to prioritize the usage of Flash player over the default HTML5 player. It aids performance particularly for users on low-end devices. It works only on YouTube's main site and leaves embedded players on other websites to use the HTML5 player, making it lightweight. For embedded videos, clicking the video allows it to open in a new tab in Flash.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,127
-27
Rating: 4.45
(171)
Version: 0.1.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2016-08-13
Weekly download count: 26
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 63.96K

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Add-on summary

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YouTube use Flash Player extension forces YouTube to prefer Flash player over the default HTML5 player. flash player usually performs better on low end devices.

Not that this extension only requests Flash player on youtube's web site to be as lightweight as possible. This means embedded players on other website still can use the default HTML5 player. To watch them in Flash just click on the video to let it open in a new tab.

For the extension to function, you need to refresh YouTube tabs

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Pros
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Cons
  • Does not work
  • not working on my firefox 52
  • it doesn't work
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

YouTube use Flash Player requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube use Flash Player is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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