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Check Your Plugins

Keeping your third-party plugins up to date helps Firefox run safely and smoothly.

Missing FLASH?

For your safety, Firefox has disabled your outdated version of Flash. Please upgrade to the latest version.


  • Step 1: Click Update to update a plugin.
  • Step 2: Complete all recommended updates before restarting your browser.
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Frequently asked Questions

What is a plugin?

  • Plugins power videos, animation and games.
  • They're built outside of Firefox by companies like Adobe Systems and Apple.
  • Plugins don't always update automatically.

Why should I update my plugins?

  • Old plugins can interrupt browsing and waste your time.
  • Old plugins increase your risk for attack by malware, viruses, and other security threats.
  • Updated plugins have improvements that make the web better and safer for you.

How can Firefox help me?

In the future, Firefox will update plugins for you. Until then, you should regularly check this page and update your plugins to stay safe.

Which plugins do I have?

We automatically detected your plugins above, to view your installed plugins in Firefox follow these steps:

  1. Open the Tools menu.
  2. Choose Add-ons.
  3. Click the plugins tab.

How do I disable a plugin?

In Firefox:

  1. Open the Tools menu.
  2. Choose Add-ons.
  3. Click the plugins tab.
  4. Click on a plugin in the list.
  5. Click the Disable button.

Caution: disabling a plugin means that you will no longer be able to do certain things. For example, if you disable Flash, you will not be able to watch videos on YouTube.

Have more questions?

Our support site can help you learn about plugins or troubleshoot plugin problems.

Help us Spread The Word

Spread the Word with a Badge

Help protect your friends! With a badge on your site, you can:

  • Use JavaScript to detect plugins
  • Warn people if they have outdated plugins!

How to Use a Badge on Your Site

  1. Choose from the sizes below.
  2. Copy the code below the badge.
  3. Paste it into your blog or other website.
Clever graphic telling people about PluginChecker

Clever graphic telling people about PluginChecker

Clever graphic telling people about PluginChecker