3 Tips to Bypass the NPAPI Plug-in Support in Chrome
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Key notes
- NPAPI is quite an old architecture created for Netscape browsers in 1995, eventually getting adopted by other browsers down the road.
- NPAPI played a massive role in revolutionizing how people interacted with various forms of media online through browsers.
- However, NPAPI got phased out with time, and most newer versions of browsers in use today don't support it.
NPAPI Plugin is a type of browser plugin that allows them to run certain types of content. For example, Adobe Flash Player is a popular NPAPI plugin.
It enables websites to display interactive content such as videos and games. However, the new Chrome browser does not support NPAPI plug-ins.
One of the advantages of NPAPI plugins is that they tend to be very well-supported by website developers. This means that you’re more likely to find websites that work with NPAPI plugins than with other types of plugins.
However, there are some disadvantages to using NPAPI plugins. One is that they can be a security risk. Because NPAPI plugins are generally installed on your computer, they have access to your system resources and can potentially contain malware or viruses.
Quick Tip:
Opera One is an excellent Chromium-based browser that you may use to bypass the plugin in Chrome without effort.
This browser supports a wide range of plugins, it’s a considerably lighter package than Chrome, and using add-ons like the VPN and built-in ad-blocker results in a quicker and more responsive internet experience.
Opera One
Bypass the plugin in Chrome with ease by using Opera One’s excellent set of features.For this reason, most versions of Chrome have blocked this plugin.
Which browsers still support NPAPI?
Like many people, you may be wondering which browsers still support NPAPI plugins. The answer may surprise you!
While most significant browsers have ended support for these plugins, a few out there continue to offer them. In this blog post, we’ll look at which browsers still support NPAPI plugins and why you might want to consider using one of them.
As of early 2020, the only two major browsers that still support NPAPI plugins are Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
Unfortunately, if you’re using any other browser, such as Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Opera One, you won’t be able to run NPAPI plugins. This is because these other browsers have all switched to a different plugin format, called PPAPI.
How do I enable NPAPI in Chrome?
1. Use the Chrome Extension
There are a few different Google Chrome extensions that you can use, but I recommend using either NPAPI Plug-in Support or Enable NPAPI. These extensions will enable NPAPI plugins and allow you to use them in Chrome.
To install either of these extensions, visit the Chrome Web Store and search for NPAPI Plug-in Support or Enable NPAPI. Once you find the extension you want to install, click “Add to Chrome” and follow the instructions.
Once the extension is installed, restart Chrome, and you should be able to use NPAPI plugins.
2. Use a workaround
- First, you need to type “chrome://flags/#enable-npapi” into the address bar.
- Next, click on the “Enable” link under the “Enable NPAPI” section.
- Finally, restart Chrome, and your NPAPI plugin should now be enabled.
Keep in mind that this workaround will only work until Google permanently removes NPAPI support from Chrome, so it’s not a long-term solution.
3. Use a VM (virtual machine)
If you’re using Chrome on a work or school computer, your IT department may have disabled the ability to install extensions. If your chrome browser does not support NPAPI plug-ins, you can try using a virtual machine to run a different browser that supports NPAPI plugins.
There are a few different virtual machine software programs that you can use, but I recommend using VirtualBox. VirtualBox is a free and open-source virtual machine program.
These are just a few tips on how you can enable or bypass the NPAPI plug-in support in Chrome. If you need to use an NPAPI plugin, your best bet is to use a different browser.
However, if you must use Chrome, you can try one of the solutions listed above. Additionally, you can find other troubleshooting resources on our website to help work around different issues.
