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This Plugin Is Not Supported: Meaning & How to Fix [Chrome, Edge]
Make sure to test if the problem appears in other web browsers
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Updated onJuly 11, 2024
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This plug-in is not supportedis an error message that various website media content, such as videos, might display whilst you’re browsing in Google Chrome.
Google Chrome, and other browsers, no longer supports NPAPIplug-ins; and media content on a website page that depends on unsupported plug-ins will display the error message in Chrome.
Since 2015, Google has been abandoning plug-in support for its flagship browser in favor of HTML5. As such, the browser no longer supports Java, Silverlight, and ActiveX plug-ins.
Since Flash isn’t available anymore, many are looking for ways toenable Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome.
These are a few fixes that might help you with This plugin is not supported in Chrome message, so be sure to try it.
What does it mean when it says this plugin is not supported?
This message usually appears when you visit a website that requires a certain plugins that aren’t available in your current browser.
In the past, this message appeared when accessing a Flash website, but now it usually appears if you don’t have other components available.
Fixing this issue is easier than you think, and you just need to enable these plugins manually or install them.
Some variations of this issue include:
Quick Tip:
To reduce the possibility of getting this error, consider switching to a more stable browser like Opera One. It supports most plug-ins and extensions that are available in Chrome.
It’s a modern browser and doesn’t support legacy (NPAPI) flash plug-ins, but other than that provides great functionality. Furthermore, it has extra benefits like a built-in ad blocker, an anti-tracking feature, and a free VPN.
Opera One
How do I fix plug-in is not supported?
This plugin is not supported Chrome
This is a simple workaround, but it can help you withVivotek plugin not supportederror.
This is a great workaround, and it might help you with6007 device/browser does not support premium contentmessage.
After updating your browser, theThis plug in is not supportedmessage will be gone.
After clearing the data, check ifEasy Viewer plugin not supportedmessage is still there.
This plugin is not supported Edge
This plugin is not supported Internet Explorer
This issue rarely appears in Internet Explorer, so you most likely won’t encounter it. The browser is out of date, so it’s not the safest option.
If you still want to play Flash content, maybe consider thesebrowsers that support Flash.
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Both NoPlugin and IE Tab provide the best fixes for Chrome’s plug-in not supported error.
They’ll enable you to play multimedia content in Chrome that might otherwise display a plug-in not supported error message.
If you’re having additional problems, visit ourNPAPI plug-in support guidefor more information.
Besides, if you see theAn error was encountered while trying to load this pluginmessage in BetterDiscord, it’s easy to fix!
There you go, these are just a couple of simple solutions that should help you fixThis plug-in is not supportederror in Google Chrome.
Did you find a different solution to this problem? Let us know in the comments below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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