Google Blocks Flash

Google blocks Flash in Chrome. That's true. Google has developed a plan to block the most of Flash related content in its browser – Chrome. It can happen this year, reports The Verge. Basically, it means that the definitive end of Flash is coming.

According to the plan all websites that use Flash will be blocked on default. To activate a website and see content, the user has to give their consent in Chrome window. It will be remembered by the browser. However, 10 most popular domains using Flash will not be banned, such as YouTube, Facebook, Yahoo and Amazon. This unique treatment has its own boundaries. These pages will be able to use Flash just for one year more. It appears that one year after Chrome will block Flash also in these sites.  Some details of this plan may change of course, but the general tendency to give up Flash completely should remain consistent.

Even though Adobe discourage people from using Flash, they will continue to support it. How come? The support will be focused mainly on security issues inside of web browsers. The Verge informs that Adobe will be working on it with Microsoft and Google:

“It's also going to be working with Facebook to make sure that Flash games remain secure. Adobe says that it expects to see Flash use continue, for now, in web gaming and “premium” video, because HTML5 or other standards “have yet to fully mature” to meet those areas' needs.”(source: www.theverge.com)