What's the best Flash blocker for Safari?

Matt T · Jun 12, 2010, 03:45 AM

Can somebody please recommend me a good Flash blocker for Safari?

I've done a few searches and can't seem to find anything. The best I could find was ClickToFlash, but no matter what I do it refuses to install.

Thanks guys

1rottenapple · Jun 12, 2010, 04:18 AM

Click to flash.

Matt T · Jun 12, 2010, 04:22 AM

Not helpful.

jzuena · Jun 12, 2010, 06:44 AM

Are you already running Safari 5? ClickToFlash IS a great flash blocker, but I installed it when running Safari 4 and it just kept working under Safari 5. Maybe there is an installer issue if you are already running Safari 5 and the developers need feedback to correct it.

Matt T · Jun 12, 2010, 06:48 AM

No I'm using Safari 4 - I can't upgrade to 5 because my data allowance is VERY limited, and I can't afford to download the installer.

I've tried numerous times to install ClickToFlash but it simply never installs - I keep getting the same error: "The installer could not write the receipt". I've tried restarting and installing, using an admin account, the terminal commands they suggest on their site - I don't know why, but it just won't work. Which is why I'm asking for a good alternative.

kernkraft · Jun 12, 2010, 06:59 AM

"What's the best Flash blocker for Safari?"

The iPad.

Ripmax2000 · Jun 12, 2010, 07:14 AM

http://sweetpproductions.com/safariadblocker/

This one is great for blocking Flash ads, but it is just for the ads, not all flash.

iFanboy · Jun 12, 2010, 07:15 AM

Don't install flash to start with tbf.

Weaselboy · 02:43 PM

http://safariadblock.com/

The new Adblock for Safari extension. Much more flexible than ClicktoFlash.

GGJstudios · Jun 12, 2010, 11:43 AM

For flash blocking (not just ads) I use ClickToFlash. For ad blocking, I use Safari AdBlock and SafariBlock.

dirt farmer · Jun 13, 2010, 06:02 PM

Maybe Flashless?

It's odd CTF won't install for you. Were you trying the latest beta, or the latest stable release?

Azathoth · Jun 13, 2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

For flash blocking (not just ads) I use ClickToFlash. For ad blocking, I use Safari AdBlock and SafariBlock.

those adblockers didnt work for me - I ended up installing
http://sweetpproductions.com/safariadblocker/

which seems to work approximately as well as FF Adblockpluss

snickelfritz · Jun 13, 2010, 10:12 PM

Remove the Flash plugin.

eco7077 · Feb 4, 2011, 11:52 AM

which would be the proper settings for Clicktoflash???
Thanks

simsaladimbamba · Feb 4, 2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eco7077

which would be the proper settings for Clicktoflash???
Thanks

In what way? Does it not work for you? Have you installed the plug in or the extension?

roadbloc · Feb 4, 2011, 12:05 PM

Why don't you just uninstall flash if ClickToFlash ain't for you?

eco7077 · Feb 4, 2011, 06:22 PM

???????

eco7077 · Feb 7, 2011, 04:34 PM

what should i do with the regular slFR?

Jun 12, 2010, 03:45 AM	#1
Matt T macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia	What's the best Flash blocker for Safari? Can somebody please recommend me a good Flash blocker for Safari? I've done a few searches and can't seem to find anything. The best I could find was ClickToFlash, but no matter what I do it refuses to install. Thanks guys
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Jun 12, 2010, 04:18 AM	#2
1rottenapple macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2004	Click to flash. __________________ ipad mini cellular Verizon, iPhone 5 64gb, macbook mba 11.6
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Jun 12, 2010, 06:44 AM	#4
jzuena macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burlington, MA, USA	Are you already running Safari 5? ClickToFlash IS a great flash blocker, but I installed it when running Safari 4 and it just kept working under Safari 5. Maybe there is an installer issue if you are already running Safari 5 and the developers need feedback to correct it. __________________ Pilot, greyhound walker, retired bartender extraordinaire.
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Jun 12, 2010, 07:14 AM	#7
Ripmax2000 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2005	http://sweetpproductions.com/safariadblocker/ This one is great for blocking Flash ads, but it is just for the ads, not all flash. __________________ -iMac 27" i7 3.4, 8gb, 6970M 2gb, 256SSD+2tb -MBP 17" 2.8, 4gb, 500gb Unibody matte -12" Powerbook 1.33, 768mb, Superdrive -iPhone 4 32gb Black
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Jun 12, 2010, 11:40 AM	#9
Weaselboy macrumors 604 Join Date: Jan 2005	http://safariadblock.com/ The new Adblock for Safari extension. Much more flexible than ClicktoFlash. Last edited by Weaselboy; Jun 12, 2010 at 02:43 PM.
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Jun 12, 2010, 04:22 AM	#3
Matt T Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia	Not helpful.
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Jun 12, 2010, 06:48 AM	#5
Matt T Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia	No I'm using Safari 4 - I can't upgrade to 5 because my data allowance is VERY limited, and I can't afford to download the installer. I've tried numerous times to install ClickToFlash but it simply never installs - I keep getting the same error: "The installer could not write the receipt". I've tried restarting and installing, using an admin account, the terminal commands they suggest on their site - I don't know why, but it just won't work. Which is why I'm asking for a good alternative.
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Jun 12, 2010, 06:59 AM	#6
kernkraft Banned Join Date: Jun 2009	"What's the best Flash blocker for Safari?" The iPad.
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Jun 12, 2010, 07:15 AM	#8
iFanboy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2009	Don't install flash to start with tbf.
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Jun 12, 2010, 11:43 AM	#10
GGJstudios macrumors Westmere Join Date: May 2008	For flash blocking (not just ads) I use ClickToFlash. For ad blocking, I use Safari AdBlock and SafariBlock.
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Jun 13, 2010, 06:02 PM	#11
dirt farmer macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005	Maybe Flashless? It's odd CTF won't install for you. Were you trying the latest beta, or the latest stable release?
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Jun 13, 2010, 10:12 PM	#13
snickelfritz macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tucson AZ	Remove the Flash plugin. __________________ 2.4ghz 24" iMac (Aluminum); 4GB RAM; 320GB HDD; 250GB external G-Drive; 10.6.3; Adobe CS3.
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Feb 4, 2011, 11:52 AM	#14
eco7077 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2010	which would be the proper settings for Clicktoflash??? Thanks
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Feb 4, 2011, 12:05 PM	#16
roadbloc macrumors 603 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK	Why don't you just uninstall flash if ClickToFlash ain't for you?
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Feb 4, 2011, 06:22 PM	#17
eco7077 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2010	???????
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Feb 7, 2011, 04:34 PM	#18
eco7077 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2010	what should i do with the regular slFR?
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