Flashcontrol

Flashcontrol

Block Flash from loading automatically and allow content only on selected sites.

What is Flashcontrol?
Flashcontrol is a Chrome extension that blocks Flash content and replaces embedded video/audio players with placeholders. It helps reduce computer resource usage while browsing the Web by allowing content only when desired. It offers features such as blocking undesirable content, robust filtering using Adblock Plus components, and a DevTools panel for easy management.
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Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2020-12-29
By: Dave
Users: 361,107+
Rating: 4.28 (3,799)
Version: 9.4 (Last updated: 2020-01-12)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 149.50K
Price: Free
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Summary

Flashcontrol blocks Flash content and replaces embedded video/audio players with placeholders. This extension helps reduce computer resource usage while you browse the Web by allowing content only when you want.

Flashcontrol has features that you won't find in similar extensions:

  1. Allow only what you want Block undesirable content by hovering over the Flash player and clicking the "block" button that appears.

  2. Robust filtering Flashcontrol uses Adblock Plus components under the hood to filter content.

  3. DevTools panel Open the browser's DevTools to see a list of Flash URLs for the current tab. Block/Allow URLs from DevTools with one click.

User reviews
A pile of SHEET is more useful than this extension. And I am being kind.
by J J, 2019-10-02

It works, but it seems it won't listen when you try to instruct it to trust a site. So it just blocks everything, all the time, even on sites where you WANT it to allow video.
by Marcus Santiago Marcus Santiago, 2019-04-09

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by Jonny wahlstedt Jonny wahlstedt, 2019-01-01
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Safety
Risk impact

Flashcontrol is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Flashcontrol if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Flashcontrol may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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