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ClickToFlash for Mac

Safari extension that prevents Flash auto-loading.

Free
In English
Version 3.2
4.5
Based on 50 user rates

ClickToFlash overview

Note: According to the developer, ClickToFlash has reached the end of its development cycle: "Due to Apple’s new development policies, version 3.2 is the final version of ClickToPlugin." (This also applies to ClickToFlash.)

ClickToFlash is a highly customizable extension that prevents Safari from launching the Flash plug-in automatically.

It replaces every Flash object by an unobtrusive placeholder that can be clicked to load the Flash content, and it can replace many Flash-based media players by Safari's native HTML5 media player.

What’s new in version 3.2

Version 3.2:
  • Fixed YouTube killer

ClickToFlash for Mac

Free
In English
Version 3.2
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4.5

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GymW
GymW
Dec 16 2018
3.2
0.0
Dec 16 2018
0.0
Version: 3.2
Safari 12 will not allow me to use this App. Instead it directs me to the App website for fee based extensions in an attempt to make me buy something! I am fed up with Apple attempting to control my life and decisions. If it wants to warn me that's fine but to force itself on my as gatekeeper without my permission is outrageous. I paid good money for the Mac I am using and I should be able to configure it as I wish without Apple acting as a helicopter parent. If I want to accept the risk of installing an App that should be my decision, not Apple's. Apple is NOT my parent and I am not a child! Frankly I have all but abandoned Safari anyway as Chrome increases my productivity for my work by a factor I would guess to be around 5X. As far as I am concerned Safari has one foot in the grave and is on life support.
Aargl
Aargl
Feb 18 2017
3.2
0.5
Feb 18 2017
0.5
Version: 3.2
I'm copying here what I just wrote on the Flash page, it surely will be useful to someone: Until today I thought I could not get rid of Flash because of a few video websites that were getting stuck when using ClickToFlash on Safari, showing they had not implemented html5 yet... I've just decided to try and uninstall Flash anyway and to my big surprise, those sites loaded their proprietary non-Flash player instead! So, this was just a side-effect of ClickToFlash! :-o In the end, this extension has become as useless as Flash itself. :-)
Hippeman
Hippeman
Sep 23 2016
3.2
0.0
Sep 23 2016
0.0
Version: 3.2
Sadly Click2Flash 3.2 isn't compatible with Safari 10 and won't be updated any longer "due to Apple’s new development policies" according to the developer.
Guest
Guest
Oct 17 2015
3.1.7
0.0
Oct 17 2015
0.0
Version: 3.1.7
I have faithfully used this extension for years. Recently, though, something has changed. Now, when I go to YouTube, invisible advertising begins to play in the background even though the plugin is enabled. The ad that plays is normally one for a charging station of some sort. If I uninstall this extension, I no longer have the autoplay problem. It's quite frustrating, because I'm a HUGE fan of this developer and this product. I hope this is something that can be easily fixed. Has anyone else had this issue? The one and only reason I'm giving a bad rating for this version is because of the background advertising that autoplays and I can't stop.
Volcanus
Volcanus
Jun 30 2015
3.1.5
0.0
Jun 30 2015
0.0
Version: 3.1.5
I used this for several years. Works fine and support is outstanding. But I have removed Flash some months ago. Most sites work without problems, on some sites I have to fake to use an iPad. Then video download can be enabled with the Media Center Safari extension. As a last resort I use Chrome with its own flash.
lsylsy1688
lsylsy1688
Dec 11 2017
2.5
Dec 11 2017
2.5
Version: null
vovanhoanbds
vovanhoanbds
Oct 17 2017
4.5
Oct 17 2017
4.5
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Feb 18 2017
0.5
Feb 18 2017
0.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Oct 17 2015
2.0
Oct 17 2015
2.0
Version: null
billybillybilly
billybillybilly
May 31 2015
5.0
May 31 2015
5.0
Version: null
macbond
macbond
Dec 10 2014
5.0
Dec 10 2014
5.0
Version: null
Johno101
Johno101
Nov 28 2014
5.0
Nov 28 2014
5.0
Version: null
alanB8048
alanB8048
Sep 3 2014
2.0
Sep 3 2014
2.0
Version: null
Neospyder
Neospyder
Sep 3 2014
5.0
Sep 3 2014
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Jun 26 2014
5.0
Jun 26 2014
5.0
Version: null
Widber
Widber
May 5 2014
5.0
May 5 2014
5.0
Version: null
zorbanerd
zorbanerd
Mar 28 2014
5.0
Mar 28 2014
5.0
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ososX
Feb 28 2014
5.0
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5.0
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annaks
annaks
Oct 14 2013
5.0
Oct 14 2013
5.0
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Andrew8042
Andrew8042
Sep 27 2013
5.0
Sep 27 2013
5.0
Version: null
Odaroc
Odaroc
Jul 9 2013
5.0
Jul 9 2013
5.0
Version: null
rjjcvb
rjjcvb
Jun 21 2013
5.0
Jun 21 2013
5.0
Version: null
DSIMPLIFIED
DSIMPLIFIED
Apr 16 2013
4.0
Apr 16 2013
4.0
Version: null
iMacintosh
iMacintosh
Apr 3 2013
5.0
Apr 3 2013
5.0
Version: null
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Sebehk
Feb 11 2013
5.0
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5.0
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Cowicide
Jan 3 2013
5.0
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5.0
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lemon-kun
Jan 1 2013
5.0
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5.0
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Mikebenda
Dec 31 2012
5.0
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5.0
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gadgetfreak
Jul 25 2012
5.0
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Elaineeer
Jul 17 2012
5.0
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5.0
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ElTarlo
ElTarlo
Jul 12 2012
5.0
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5.0
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Jimblue
Jun 28 2012
5.0
Jun 28 2012
5.0
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Quiiick
Jun 28 2012
5.0
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5.0
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banana-joe
banana-joe
Jun 13 2012
5.0
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5.0
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Moogan
Moogan
May 22 2012
5.0
May 22 2012
5.0
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harlock592
harlock592
Apr 6 2012
0.5
Apr 6 2012
0.5
Version: null
Scotty-Beam-Me-Up-Again
Mar 7 2012
5.0
Version: null
asimo
asimo
Mar 5 2012
4.5
Mar 5 2012
4.5
Version: null
reves
reves
Mar 5 2012
5.0
Mar 5 2012
5.0
Version: null
Mibrilane
Mibrilane
Feb 27 2012
4.5
Feb 27 2012
4.5
Version: null
emymonac
emymonac
Feb 16 2012
5.0
Feb 16 2012
5.0
Version: null
MeerAdTwins
MeerAdTwins
Jan 9 2012
4.5
Jan 9 2012
4.5
Version: null
Drdul
Drdul
Dec 19 2011
5.0
Dec 19 2011
5.0
Version: null
Rickysubero
Rickysubero
Nov 27 2011
5.0
Nov 27 2011
5.0
Version: null
Mookzmom
Mookzmom
Nov 26 2011
5.0
Nov 26 2011
5.0
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