FlashPlayer - SWF to HTML

Open SWF links of Adobe Animate (Flash) in a pure sandboxed JavaScript emulator

FlashPlayer - SWF to HTML is a powerful Chrome extension designed to play Adobe Animate (Flash) SWF files using a pure JavaScript emulator, eliminating the need for native Flash plug-ins. Leveraging two open-source engines—Ruffle and SWF2JS—it runs Flash content safely within a sandboxed window, protecting user privacy.

Users can activate the emulator on-demand via a toolbar button that detects Flash objects on any webpage or by using the context menu to emulate SWF links directly. This approach ensures a lightweight experience by playing Flash only when requested. While the SWF2JS engine may have occasional compatibility issues, FlashPlayer offers a versatile and secure solution to access Flash content in modern browsers.

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By:: chandler.stimson
Users:: 70,000+
Rating:: 3.43
(46)
Version:: 0.3.1 (Last updated: 2025-04-21)
Creation date:: 2020-11-25
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
activeTab
scripting
contextMenus
notifications
Host permissions:: *://*/*
Size:: 9.75M
Email:: ch*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 3,019 ▲ 21

Other rankings

#616 in Developer Tools ▼ 2

#5 in adobe flash keyword 46 ▼ 2

#7 in flash player keyword 55 ▼ 4

#38 in flash keyword 53 ▼ 24

#57 in plug keyword 28 ▼ 8

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User reviews

This extension allows users to play some Flash content, providing nostalgia and helping with Flash-based educational material. It supports full screen and is generally easy to use with minimal lag for certain games. However, many users report that it doesn't work with most Flash files or websites, often due to an outdated Ruffle version and limited ActionScript 3 support. Users also note the absence of documentation or update guides, leading to confusion and inconsistent performance across different Flash content.

Pros

Allows playing some Flash content and games, which helps users revisit nostalgic content.
Supports full screen mode for Flash games, enhancing user experience.
Minimal lag and no ads reported by some users.
Easy to install and use according to some reviews.
Helpful for students needing to access Flash-based educational content after Adobe discontinued Flash.

Cons

Does not work with many Flash files or websites; frequent reports of non-functionality.
Uses an outdated version of the underlying Flash emulator (Ruffle), affecting compatibility with newer ActionScript versions.
Lack of documentation or guides to update or troubleshoot the extension.
Limited support for ActionScript 3, and some games do not load or show only a blank screen.
Some users experience glitches or lag when running Flash content.

Recent reviews

Doesn't work.

Richard Tait, 2024-08-21

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Josef Jedlička, 2024-02-28

doesnt do anything

Another Alt Account, 2024-01-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

FlashPlayer - SWF to HTML 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

FlashPlayer - SWF to HTML has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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