Adobe Shockwave Player for Mac

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Key Details of Adobe Shockwave Player

Browser plugin to view rich multimedia web content.
Last updated on December 3, 2018
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffDecember 3, 2018

Adobe Shockwave allows you to play Flash content, created using Adobe Director, on the Web.

Pros

Content works well: No problems or errors were encountered when viewing any type of Shockwave content with the newest version of the player.

Cons

Security flaws: Adobe does a very good job of updating Flash to address security vulnerabilities, but the Flash component that comes bundled with Shockwave is not updated at the same schedule, which means that Flash vulnerabilities could be exploited through Shockwave.

Outdated technology: There are now a number of ways for producers to create interactive content that are easier to use and more effective than Shockwave.

Activation: After installing this program, every piece of content we viewed required us to allow Shockwave to launch first. This seems outdated and slow.

Bottom Line

If you need to view Shockwave content, then you need to have this piece of software. However, the odds are that unless you're working specifically with Adobe Director to develop content, you probably don't need this installed on your system. If you do install it, be sure to keep all your other security measures up to date, as there are potential vulnerabilities.

Adobe Shockwave Player for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 5, 2015

Latest update: December 3, 2018

Version: 12.1.7.157

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.6
OS X 10.8
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.7
OS X 10.9

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 233,668

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3/5

23 User Votes

Adobe....don't go away mad...Please Just Go Away
JonnnyNovember 8, 2011
Pros
does it really get better
Cons
Does It Really Get Better
Summary
this is still way overdone not acceptable
Solid Nitrogenous Waste
MacGuffinJune 16, 2011
Pros
Who can tell?
Cons
The last umpty-seven updates have been a "con."
Summary
I've attempted to download and install Adobe Shockwave Player for Mac for the last I-don't-know-how-many times an update has been announced and have yet to be able to actually open it given that it tells me "the file cannot be found" (after Reader opens and asks me yet again if I want it to be the default for viewing PDF files despite checking "never ask again"). Perusing the FAQ was a further waste of time--it seems that those without administrator privileges lack permission to install but I'm not only the sole user of my computer but wasn't asked to "phone home," either (unlike installing, e.g., Flash Player or Reader). All in all, a monumental waste of personal resources and a rather annoying pain in the posterior.
Shockwave never tells you what they fixed for safety
mclennan65May 12, 2011
Pros
CNET gives me the link
Cons
Shockwave site does not do a good job helping you know which one to install, telling you which version you have and telling you how they fixed it.
Summary
you gotta have it so I just keep installing the latest version
trying to find out if it is safe
cmorleyApril 5, 2011
Pros
trying to find out if it is safe
Cons
trying to find out if it is safe
Summary
trying to find out if it is safe
But not 10.6?
bazlaneMay 11, 2010
Pros
Cons
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />According to Adobe, the system requirements stop at 10.5. Does that mean it isn't necessary for Snow Leopard, that they haven't made it compatible with Snow Leopard, or that they never heard of Snow Leopard? Until or unless I find that this POS is essential, I think I'll give it a miss.
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ahmeddarwshJuly 1, 2009
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
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Plays the hottest 3D games
maxparksMay 8, 2009
Pros
Uh 3D online rocks
Cons
what's bad about 3d games?
Summary
It's just okay
bluebeard4321January 14, 2009
Pros
It works just fine
Cons
It disappears. Can't find it when i need it so i have to reinstall it a lot..
Summary
it works very well
claudiaboriDecember 30, 2008
Pros
to play well
Cons
nothing to say
Summary
every thing ok
Rosetta Stone Doesn't Support (Mac OSX 10.5)
deadleafNovember 16, 2008
Pros
It's pretty sometimes.
Cons
doesn't completely support Rosetta Stone online.
Summary
I don't know what the exact problem is, but when I attempt to open a session, the session itself does not show anything.

Developer’s Description

By Adobe Systems

Browser plugin to view rich multimedia web content.

With Shockwave Player, you can enjoy multimedia games, learning applications, and product demonstrations on the Web, using exciting new 3D technology.