how to detect flash using SWFObject

Question

I have downloaded SWFObject, and included it in my website. Now I want to simply get a true or false value based on whether or not Flash is installed in the users browser when they visit my site.

How can I do this?

OK, I guess I'm wrong. I was going from the fact that the main use of it is just to embed Flash in a page, given a minimum version. But I guess it has detection features you can access directly as well. — crimson_penguin
– crimson_penguin, Commented Apr 19, 2011 at 13:42
version detection is automatic with SWFObject. swfobject.embedSWF() function has version control and will display alternate content for a flash player installer if you set it up correctly. — The_asMan
– The_asMan, Commented Apr 19, 2011 at 19:55

andynormancx · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-19 13:31:38Z

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if (swfobject.hasFlashPlayerVersion("9.0.18")) {
  // has Flash
}
else {
  // no Flash
}

or replace "9.0.18" with the minimum version you require

answered Apr 19, 2011 at 13:31

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cachaito · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-24 00:29:43Z

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If You use jQuery SWFObject you could use:

if (!$.flash.hasVersion('9')) {
 //has Flash
}
else {
 //no_flash
}

answered Oct 24, 2012 at 0:29

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