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ClickToFlash

ClickToFlash - 1.5.3b4

Prevents Flash assets from loading in Safari unless you click on them.

All Time: (4.7)
Version 1.5.3b4: (4.5)
Selected Version: 1.5.3b4
Release Date: 2009-09-17
License: Beta
Downloads (version 1.5.3b4): 512
Downloads (all versions): 4,844

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Product Description:

Ever wanted to get rid of the scourge of the web that is Adobe Flash, but still retain the ability to view Flash whenever you want? With ClickToFlash, you can! Using ClickToFlash, all of those icky Flash bits that have infected most webpages on the internets are replaced with a nice, smooth gradient and the word "Flash" set in a nice, pleasing font. When you want to view the Flash, just click on it!

The advantages of ClickToFlash are numerous. Since Flash isn't loaded until you specifically ask for it, your CPU usage will stay at normal levels when browsing the web. This has tons of benefits: web browsing stays speedy, your Mac laptop won't get as hot, and your Mac's fan won't come on as often. In fact, we guarantee* that ClickToFlash will quintuple your battery life and that it will protect those precious parts of your body on which you rest your laptop! (*note: not actually guaranteed)

Best of all, ClickToFlash even supports viewing all those ADORABLE meowing cat videos, annoying dog videos, and hilarious rickrolls from YouTube without using Flash at all! That's because YouTube also offers H.264 videos, which are used when viewing YouTube on the iPhone. With ClickToFlash, you get access to those same, higher quality videos.

Come join us! The web is so much better without Flash.

  • Block evil Adobe Flash
  • Flash only when you want it.
  • One-click Flash loading
  • View blocked Flash with just one click.
  • Higher quality YouTube
  • Play H.264 videos in QuickTime.
  • HD YouTube support
  • No more crappy, blocky video.
  • Website Whitelist
  • Allow Flash on certain websites.
  • Application Whitelist (beta only)
  • Allow Flash in certain applications.
  • sIFR Typography Support
  • Load quality typesetting automatically.
  • Automatic Updating
  • Download updates when they're ready.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

  • Safari 3 or higher

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Version 1.5.3b4:
Overall Rating: (4.5) Features: (5.0) Support: (3.0)
Ease of Use: (3.5) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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ClickToFlash CommentaryVERY betaware, breaks in Safari v4.04, messes up OmniWeb - Version: 1.6b4, 11/23/2009 12:21AM PST

zunipus
I'm glad this is still considered to be in beta. When I first tried it in Safari I was glad to see all the lousy Flash garbage hidden away and under my control. But then I found that ClickToFlash doesn't so much work with Safari as it works with WebKit. This leads to major problems with OmniWeb, my web browser of choice. I could find no way to stop the mess it was making except to turn off the plugin within the Omniweb preferences. Trying to turn it off within the ClickToFlash settings was a total failure. But sadly, having turned it off in OmniWeb, it permanently broke in Safari v4.0.4. I have no idea how this occurred. Uninstalling the plugin then reinstalling, trashing the preferences for both the browser and plugin, then reinstalling, did not solve the Safari problems. IOW, it is now completely inert.

Conclusion: Having broken the thing, I'm uninstalling it again until the next beta is released.

User beware. But that's normal for betaware.
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ClickToFlash CommentaryHere's part of the plist... - Version: 1.6b4, 11/9/2009 12:14AM PST

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artie505
And this is all set by the developer; users are given NO option.

<dict>
<key>CTFLastUpdateCheck</key>
<date>2009-11-09T05:42:28Z</date>
<key>SUEnableAutomaticChecks</key>
<true/>
<key>SULastCheckTime</key>
<date>2009-11-06T07:59:13Z</date>
<key>checkForUpdatesOnFirstLoad</key>
<true/>
<dict>
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ClickToFlash CommentaryUpdating my review... - Version: 1.6b4, 11/8/2009 09:51PM PST

artie505
With v. 1.6b4, ClickToFlash now calls home to check for updates once a day, and IT NEVER ASKED FOR PERMISSION TO DO SO...JUST TOOK THE LIBERTY.

This is not only very user-rude, it demonstrates an extreme lack of professionalism on the part of the developer.

(Doesn't detract from its usefulness, though.)
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