Helping Animate Videos and Games for Over 20 Years
I function as a background tool that aids in the smooth playback of animated clips within web browsers. I had a lengthy tenure as the go-to choice, with more than 80% of websites making use of me. Nevertheless, in recent times, my usage has markedly dwindled, leading to Adobe’s declaration of its discontinuation by the close of 2020.
However, until such an advancement takes place, you will still need to either download or enable Adobe Flash Player whenever you access a website, watch a video, or participate in a game that depends on Flash technology.
- Chrome Users: Adobe Flash is built-in to your browser. Click here for instructions on how to enable it.
- Microsoft Edge Users: Adobe Flash is built-in to your browser. Click here for instructions on how to enable it.
How to Download Adobe Flash Player
- Click on the DOWNLOAD button on the sidebar to jump straight to the Adobe download page.
- Before clicking the INSTALL NOW button, you can choose to accept or refuse the two McAfee optional offers.
- Prior to the installation of the program, you have the option to configure your update preferences. Considering that Adobe frequently releases updates for Flash, I suggest selecting the “Allow Adobe to install updates” option, and then proceed by clicking on the next button.
- When the file finishes downloading, double-click on it to install the program.
How to Enable Adobe Flash Player on Chrome
If you are using Chrome then there is no need to download Flash, because it’s built into the browser. However, for security reasons, the default setting for Flash is ‘disabled’.
- Click on the menu button (3 dots on the top right corner of your browser).
- Open the Settings.
- Scroll all the to the bottom and click Advanced.
- Click on the Site Settings link.
- Scroll down until you see Flash, and click on it.
- If it says “Block sites from running Flash (recommended)“, click the toggle button to change it to “Ask first“.
From now on, whenever you visit a website containing Flash components, a prompt will appear, giving you the option to permit or prevent their operation. It’s highly advisable to grant access solely to websites you have confidence in.
How to Enable Adobe Flash Player on Microsoft Edge
Much like Chrome, the Microsoft Edge browser has Flash functionality built-in, but disabled. Follow these steps to enable Flash.
- Open the menu bar by clicking on the three dots, located on the top right corner of the browser.
- Click on SETTINGS.
- On the left sidebar, click ADVANCED.
- Toggle “Use Adobe Flash Player” to “On”.
FAQ
That is why it’s important to always use the latest version of Flash, and only enable it when you trust the publisher or website.