Ruffle - Flash Emulator

Puts Flash back on the web where it belongs.
What is Ruffle - Flash Emulator?
Ruffle - Flash Emulator is a Chrome extension designed for seamless integration and easy usage. For pages with flash content, it auto-detects and converts the Flash content into a Ruffle player, 'polyfilling' it without need for any configuration. It also updates an older Ruffle to the latest version on websites with the extension installed. Built with Rust, it offers high security, avoiding historical Flash pitfalls. Open-sourced and volunteer maintained, contributions are welcome to help continue the preservation of internet history.

Extension stats

Users: 800,000+
Version: 0.1.0 nightly 2024-11-21 (Last updated: 2024-11-21)
Creation date: 2021-07-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 9.94M

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Ruffle - Flash Emulator (v0.1.0.1381)
4.73 (159) 60,788+
Ruffle - Flash Emulator (v0.1.0 nightly 2024-11-21)
4.60 (34) 77,264+
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Extension summary

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Designed to be easy to use, by using this extension flash content will "just work", with no extra configuration required. Ruffle will detect all existing Flash content on a website and automatically "polyfill" it into a Ruffle player, allowing seamless and transparent upgrading of websites that still rely on Flash content.

If websites also have Ruffle installed, this extension will upgrade it to the latest version if needed. By installing this extension, you get access to the latest fixes and optimisations even on websites that already include an older copy of Ruffle, whilst also providing you with some extra options.

Ruffle is a Flash Player emulator written in Rust. Ruffle runs on all modern browsers through the use of WebAssembly. Leveraging the safety of the modern browser sandbox and the memory safety guarantees of Rust, we can confidently avoid all the security pitfalls that Flash had a reputation for.

Ruffle is an entirely open source project maintained by volunteers. We're all passionate about the preservation of internet history, and we were drawn to working on this project to help preserve the many websites and plethora of content that will no longer be accessible when users can no longer run the official Flash Player. If you would like to help support this project, we welcome all contributions of any kind - even if it's just playing some old games, seeing how well they run, and letting us know any issues you find!

For more information about Ruffle, including how to report issues, check out our website at https://ruffle.rs.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Works well for many Flash games and animations
  • Allows access to old Flash websites
  • Helpful for educational and nostalgic purposes
Cons
  • Issues with lag and freezing in certain games
  • Audio problems, such as cutting out and music not playing
  • Specific games have unique bugs leading to softlocks
Most mentioned
  • Lifesaver for playing old Flash content
  • Incredible performance for many users
  • Improvements and updates expected in the future
Recent reviews
This is perf! was able to view the old site and get the contents. I love it!
by John Vincent Calma, 2024-11-13

Only problem is the 3d flash games (heres a link https://www.y8.com/games/super_drift_2 ) the graphics seem the break and the game runs at 1fps using ruffle (super laggy) BUT, 2d flash games work amazing such as whack your pc and so on. Totally recommend those who want to relive childhood games! (im going to play some right now)
by Xavier Maharaj, 2024-11-11

Works flawlessly and as advertised. No configuration needed. No complaints so far.
by Kiel Enrique, 2024-11-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Ruffle - Flash Emulator requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Ruffle - Flash Emulator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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