Flowplayer

Flowplayer

Open-source HTML5 video player and streaming platform used by media sites and publishers. The Flowplayer script loads an embeddable video player with live and on-demand streaming support. Minimal tracking; analytics depend on the publisher's configuration.

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Overview

Flowplayer is an HTML5 video player and streaming platform used by media sites and publishers to embed live and on-demand video content. It provides a customizable, embeddable player with adaptive bitrate streaming support.

What This Script Does

The Flowplayer script loads a video player component that renders video content on your pages. It handles video playback, quality switching, and streaming protocols (HLS, DASH). The player may set cookies or use localStorage to remember playback preferences (volume, quality settings). Flowplayer's own analytics are minimal and publisher-configurable; any additional tracking depends on whether the publisher has integrated third-party analytics or ad SDKs into the player.

Consent & Compliance

  • Consent Category: Functional
  • Cookies/Storage: May use localStorage for playback preferences (volume, quality). No advertising cookies set by the base player.
  • GDPR/ePrivacy: The video player itself serves a functional content delivery purpose. Playback preference storage is arguably strictly necessary for the media playback service. If ad integrations or third-party analytics are configured within the player, those components require separate consent.
  • CCPA: Base player does not collect or share personal information.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Flowplayer is a functional video player for content delivery. Blocking it would prevent video playback. If you have configured advertising or analytics plugins within Flowplayer, those specific integrations should be managed separately through consent.

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Consent Categories

Functional

Also Known As

flowplayerhtml5 video playeropen source video playervideo streaminglive streamingvideo embedon-demand video

Industries

Computers Electronics and TechnologyArts and EntertainmentProgramming and Developer SoftwareTV Movies and Streaming

Tracked Domains (1)

flowplayer.orgEssential

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cookie consent needed for the Flowplayer video player?

Consent is typically needed for Flowplayer. While video playback can be functional, Flowplayer may set cookies or use localStorage to store playback preferences and may load analytics when configured. Under GDPR, storing data on a visitor's device for non-essential purposes requires prior consent for the data processing.

What cookies or data does Flowplayer store?

Flowplayer loads an HTML5 video player handling playback, quality switching, and streaming protocols like HLS and DASH. It may set cookies or use localStorage to remember volume and quality preferences. When publisher analytics are enabled, it can also track play events, view duration, and completion rates for video content.

How does ConsentStack manage Flowplayer on a website?

ConsentStack identifies Flowplayer's video player scripts and classifies them under the functional consent category. When a visitor declines consent, ConsentStack blocks the player from loading, preventing video playback and data storage. Upon consent, Flowplayer initializes normally with full playback and preference persistence.

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Manage consent for Flowplayer

ConsentStack automatically detects and manages Flowplayer trackers so your site stays compliant with global privacy regulations.

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