How to disable Flash in popular browsers

Every popular browser has a Flash plugin built-in by default. With it, users can watch video content without downloading files, listen to music online, and even play games. Below we will tell you how to disable Flash in popular browsers. Find the right instruction and follow the simple steps.

Unfortunately, Abobe Flash can transmit user information, which compromises Internet security. By disabling this plugin, you can maintain the confidentiality of your data. Another plus of disabling the extension from Abobe is a slightly faster browser.

How to disable Flash in Chrome

To deactivate this option in your browser, you need to take just a few simple steps. How to disable Flash in Chrome? Follow the instructions:

1. Launch a browser.
2. Enter the inscription without spaces chrome://settings/content in the search box.
3. Confirm your entry by pressing Enter.
4. Find the line with the name of the plugin and click on it.

   

5. Set the toggle switch to activate Flash to the off position.

How to disable Flash Player in Mozilla Firefox

The extension will stop working on your browser immediately after it is deactivated in the settings. Follow the instructions below to figure out how to disable Flash Player in Mozilla.

1. Launch Firefox.
2. Open the settings.
3. Next, follow the Add-ons - Plugins.

   

4. Near the Shockwave Flash plugin, click on three dots.
5. Select Never Turn On to disable Flash in Firefox.

   

Setup completed. Now you know how to disable Flash in Mozilla.

How to disable Flash in Opera

Deactivation of this option in Opera occurs on a similar principle with the browsers above. How to disable Flash in Opera? Follow the instructions:

1. Launch a browser and open its menu.
2. Go to Settings and in the search engine of this section write Flash.
3. The browser will open and highlight the section you need - Site Settings. Go to it.

   

4. Click on Flash.
5. Turn the toggle switch to the inactive position.

   

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How to disable Flash in Safari

To deactivate the Flash player in this browser, you can use the special ClickToFlash plugin. With its help, you can turn off Flash in Safari in one click and enable it again. Follow the instructions:

1. Launch Safari.
2. Download the plugin on the ClickToFlash website.
3. Download and install the plugin in Safari.
4. In the Extensions section, check the box to activate ClickToFlash.

How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer

For users of this browser, the instruction will be one of the easiest. How to disable Flash in Internet Explorer? Take 5 easy steps:

1. Launch Explorer.
2. Click the gear icon to go to your browser settings.
3. Next, go to the Manage add-ons section.

   

4. On the left, you will see the line Toolbars and extensions in the types of add-ons.

   

5. Locate the Shockwave Flash Object plugin in this section. All that remains is to right-click on it and select the Disable action.
6. Confirm disabling the extension.

Now you know how to disable Flash on all popular browsers. Save the instructions in bookmarks so that in the future, if necessary, quickly remind yourself how this procedure is performed correctly.