Using Flash

[Jon]

What percentage of internet users have the Flash applet installed? I am thinking of installing a flash animation on one of my sites but don't know how many people can see it.

 

[KenHigg]

A bunch... But I think you can do a script to check and re-direct/etc if needed...

 

[Kodo]

http://www.macromedia.com/software/player_census/flashplayer/

 

[Jon]

So nearly everybody then...

 

[hatebreed]

99.9% of users

 

[planbprojekt]

Yeah ..i agree with the guy who wants to use a redirect script...that way u can have your cake and eat it too..

 

[Vassago]

Most internet users do, but you have to consider the bandwidth issues, the larger the animation, the more bandwidth people will use. If they are on dial-up, it may take a while for the animation to load. Also, if this site is used for business use, a lot of companies prevent downloading and installing plugins, such as flash player.

 

[webster]

My whole company and the organisation i'm helping (over 5K people)
has FLASH installed on their home, laps etc simply because its
so common! If you do flash, u can optimise its size by ensuring
your graphics are lean and trimmed wel.



John