Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™

Name: Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™
Rating: 3.9643 (168 reviews)
Author: Allen

Play YouTube™ Videos in Flash or HTML5 Player

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Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™ lets you choose between playing YouTube™ videos with Flash or HTML5 players. Easily switch the player type via the toolbar popup to suit your needs. The Flash player is resource-efficient, consuming less CPU and RAM while offering more resolution options. Alternatively, the HTML5 player is ideal when Adobe Flash is disabled at your workplace or school.

To enable the HTML5 player, users must activate it through YouTube's official HTML5 page. This extension enhances your viewing experience by providing flexible playback options, ensuring compatibility and better control over video performance. For bug reporting and support, visit the addon's homepage and fill out the provided bug report form.

Add-on

By:

Allen

Daily users:

6,134 -57

Rating:

3.96

(168)

Version:

0.1.10resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726404

Creation date:

2015-04-13

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
*://*.mybrowseraddon.com/*
*://*.youtube.com/*

Size:

89.55K

Email:

al*****@yahoo.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

14 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,013 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#67 in Games & Entertainment ▲ 1

#148 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 1

#5 in flash player keyword 53

#12 in flash keyword 53

#16 in player keyword 51

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User reviews

User feedback for the Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™ Firefox add-on is predominantly negative, with multiple users stating it does not work or does nothing. Several users report it as ineffective or a waste of time, while others highlight compatibility and verification issues with recent Firefox versions. Although a few mentions refer to the add-on by name, there is no evidence of positive functionality or benefits in the reviews.

Pros

Some users acknowledge the extension by name, indicating at least recognition or intent to use.

Cons

Multiple users report the add-on does nothing or does not work.
Users express that the add-on is ineffective, wasting their time.
Several reviews indicate compatibility issues or inability to verify if it works with current Firefox versions.

Recent reviews

by 敬念*****, 2025-04-02

by 远离*****, 2025-02-17

yes bro

by Fi*****, 2024-01-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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