Twitch HTML5

Twitch HTML5

An extension to use the HTML5 Player UI instead of Flash player in every twitch channels

What is Twitch HTML5?
'Twitch HTML5' is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your Twitch viewing experience. It automatically swaps the platform's default Flash player with the more user-friendly and efficient HTML5 player, working seamlessly across all Twitch channels. With Twitch HTML5, you'll enjoy smooth streaming and decreased CPU usage.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.03 (34)
Version: 0.1.5 (Last updated: 2015-09-10)
Creation date: 2015-09-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 21.11K
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Merlin
Summary

This extension automatically replaces the twitch Flash player version for the HTML5 one.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Solves HTML5 video playback problem
  • Likes the replacement of Flash UI
  • Relief from the outdated Flash plugin
Cons
  • Needs Flash player to work
  • Host mode on Twitch loads in Flash, not HTML5
  • Consumes a high percentage of CPU
  • Streams don't load
  • Reported as 'outdated and doesn't work'
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Need for Flash player
  • High CPU consumption
Recent reviews
Outdated and doesn't work.
by FatheredPuma81 FatheredPuma81, 2020-09-30

не работает(
by Jana ja Jana ja, 2018-01-12

No tengo sonido en los videos.
by Jose Hernandez Jose Hernandez, 2017-10-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Twitch HTML5 is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Twitch HTML5 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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Screenshots
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Twitch HTML5 small promo image
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