Web plugins were quite useful to upgrade the web browsing experience.
But plugins also came with problems such as security vulnerabilities, stability issues, and performance drawbacks.
When Google announced its decision, speed, stability, and security were cited as reasons for ditching plugins.
New platforms like 64-bit Firefox for Windows are planned to be launched without plugin support.
Although its falling out of fashion, Flash video and Flash-based ads are still widely available online.
Site maintainers should prepare for plugins to stop working in all versions of Firefox by the end of 2016.
source: www.techworm.net
