# Flash-HTML5 Player for YouTube™

> Play YouTube™ Videos in Flash or HTML5 Player

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-flash-html5](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-flash-html5)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-flash-html5`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Allen
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 4,688
- **Weekly downloads:** 21
- **Rating:** 3.96 / 5 (167 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.10resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2015-04-13
- **Size:** 87 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-flash-html5/)
- **Website:** [http://mybrowseraddon.com/youtube-flash-html.html](http://mybrowseraddon.com/youtube-flash-html.html)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #1,237 — Overall
- #105 — Games & Entertainment
- #202 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #5 — flash player
- #11 — flash
- #14 — player

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

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

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: mybrowseraddon.com, youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-flash-html5)