

One of the most common things Flash was used for on websites was displaying video content. Sometimes web browsers will come with Flash pre-installed, so that you don't need to install it yourself. Why do we check if it's installed?įlash is not a default component of a web browser, and so it's possible to run a web browser without having it installed or enabled. What was Adobe Flash?Īdobe Flash (or just "Flash") is a software platform that allows websites to show rich multimedia content.

It's no longer possible to download it from Adobe's website and Adobe won't be releasing any new versions or security fixes for it.Īdditionally, as of January 12, 2021, even if you have Flash Player already installed, it won't run Flash files any more, thus rendering it completely "End of Life". As of December 31, 2020, Adobe has stopped supporting Flash Player.
