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Adobe Flash Player

Enables multimedia content, rich Internet applications, and audio/video streaming, compatible with various web browsers and operating systems

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+Multimedia PlaybackPlays audio, video, and animations on websites
+ActionScript SupportExecutes interactive scripts for dynamic content
+Vector GraphicsRenders smooth shapes and animations
+Cross-PlatformWorks on various devices and browsers
+Local StorageStores data for web applications
+GPU AccelerationUses hardware for better performance
-Interactivity OverloadExcessive interactivity can distract visitors from the main content.
-Usability ConcernsWebsites can be difficult to navigate, especially for users with disabilities. They can also be slow to load and may not work on all devices.
-Mobile Device CompatibilityNot all mobile devices offer support.
-Accessibility IssuesMost websites lack alternative text and cannot scale text font size, which can make it difficult for people with visual impairments to access the content of a website.
-Bookmarking DifficultyBookmarking internal pages is not common unless proper code is added.
-Search Engine OptimizationContent is often not indexed by search engines, meaning that websites are less likely to appear in search results.
-Security VulnerabilitiesKnown for having security issues that require frequent patching.
-Development ComplexityUses its own programming language, which can be difficult to learn.
-InactiveAdobe stopped development and support for Flash Player in December 2020.

Platform

Social

System Requirements

Version ↓
#Minimum
1
YUM, TAR.GZ, RPM and APT packages for NPAPI and PPAPI
2
Latest versions of Firefox or Google Chrome
#Minimum
1
Mac OS X v10.10 or later
2
Latest versions of Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Opera
#Minimum
1
Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit), Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
2
Latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera

Ratings

3.81
5

CNET
2.5
5
based on 692 reviews
CNET
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
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8.0
10
based on 301 reviews
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8.0
10
based on 433 reviews
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4.2
5
based on 357 reviews
Softonic
7.0
10
based on 31655 reviews
Softonic
6.0
10
based on 1173 reviews
Softonic
7.0
10
based on 3595 reviews
Softpedia
4.1
5
based on 13990 reviews
TechSpot
4.4
5
based on 2390 reviews
TrustRadius
7.7
10
based on 110 reviews
Uptodown
4.7
5
based on 11 reviews

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Initial Release

01 January 1996

Repository

Adobe Flash Player being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

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