FVR 2.02
FlashVideoReplacer offers several video replacing methods. The original method, which gave the extension name, replaces the video embedded on site, without disrupting the viewing experience. It basically replaces the flash object with a regular video object and streams a mp4 file when available or a flv file. Since version 2.0, FlashVideoReplacer also offers other replacing methods, that allow to open the videos on a new tab, a new window or a standalone external video player. Support for all these methods depends on plugin and player compatibility, which varies from one operating system to another. Video download is also available via context menu.

Features:

- various automatic replacing methods: embedded on site, new tab, new window, external standalone player
- option to prompt for replace method on a video basis
- easy video download, accessed via context menu
- configurable download directory
- detection of YouTube and Vimeo videos embedded on third-party sites (links only)
- automatic redirection to WebM player on YouTube when available (no plugin required)
- automatic detection of best compatible plugin and standalone player
- plugin compatibility check tool
- video quality control on YouTube
- video quality feedback via alerts
- option to prioritize mp4 format over flv when possible
- option to force mime-type, in order to launch videos with different plugins or bypass incompatibilities
- automatic detection of flash/script blocking extensions (alerts only)

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It appears that certain forces are pushing towards "a WebM player" - whatever new kettle of fish that may be ...