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Adobe Flash
the clock stopped
Closed 2020-12-31 · lasted 24 years 365 days
FutureSplash, then Macromedia, then Adobe. End of life 2020. The web got quieter and safer and less weird.
Why it closed
- Apple, HTML5, and Adobe's own end-of-life on 31 Dec 2020. The banner ads went with it.
Times it almost ended
- Jobs' Thoughts on Flash, 2010. Mobile would not be a plugin. The rest was a long goodbye.
Questions
Is Adobe Flash still up?
No. Adobe Flash closed in 2020-12-31. It started in 1996.
When did Adobe Flash close?
Adobe Flash closed in 2020. FutureSplash, then Macromedia, then Adobe. End of life 2020. The web got quieter and safer and less weird.
When was Adobe Flash founded?
Adobe Flash started in 1996 (1996-01-01).
Why did Adobe Flash die?
Apple, HTML5, and Adobe's own end-of-life on 31 Dec 2020. The banner ads went with it.