Flashback Flash Player

Step into the Past: FlashBack Extension Revives Your Favorite Flash Content

FlashBack Flash Player Extension empowers users to seamlessly revive and interact with Flash content using advanced emulators like Ruffle and swf2js. It offers both manual and automatic playback options for inline Flash, enabling full control over how Flash games, animations, and media are experienced within the browser.

Key features include easy SWF file downloads, effortless emulation that preserves original Flash content functionality, and straightforward toggling between playback modes. While the extension is not officially affiliated with Adobe Flash Player, it revitalizes Flash experiences safely and conveniently, making it ideal for enthusiasts looking to revisit classic Flash content or developers seeking reliable Flash playback in modern browsers.

By:
Robbi Escobar
Users:
20,000+ 10.00K
Rating:
4.14
(22)
Version:
1.0.5 Last updated: 2025-02-19
Creation date:
2023-08-14
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • downloads
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
4.62M
Email:
ro*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Flashback Flash Player (v1.1.5)
69,543+ 5.00 (2,798)

User reviews

The Flashback Flash Player extension is praised for effectively running old Flash content, such as games and videos, enhancing and streamlining Chrome browsing with an ad-free and clutter-free experience. However, multiple users note it does not support ActionScript 3 and sometimes fails to work, impacting overall reliability.
Pros
  • Allows playing old Flash games and videos successfully
  • Enhances Chrome browsing experience with streamlined and efficient features
  • Provides an ad-free and clutter-free browsing environment
  • Simplifies and elevates workflow and navigation within Chrome
Cons
  • Does not support ActionScript 3 content, limiting compatibility
  • Some users report that it does not work or is non-functional
Recent reviews
The Ruffle emulator does not yet support ActionScript 3. Removed extension.
by Synoptic 12, 2025-03-22

Не рабочий
by tktyf, 2025-03-14

Elevated Chrome browsing with elegance, efficiency, and ad-free experience
by Shay Brak, 2024-02-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Flashback Flash Player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Flashback Flash Player is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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