Chrome will start to block Flash
Google’s Chrome browser will de-emphasise Flash in favour of HTML5, which gives users improved security, reduced power consumption, and faster page load times.
Google’s Anthony LaForge, curator of Flash in Chrome, said more than 90% of Flash on the web loads behind the scenes to support things like page analytics.
“This kind of Flash slows you down, and starting this September, Chrome 53 will begin to block it.”
HTML5 is lighter and faster, and publishers are switching over to speed up page loading and save users battery life.
“You’ll see an improvement in responsiveness and efficiency for many sites,” said Google.
In December, Chrome 55 will make HTML5 the default experience, except for sites which only support Flash.
“For those, you’ll be prompted to enable Flash when you first visit the site.”
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