: It gained massive popularity due to its lightweight nature and fast loading times, which were essential during the early days of broadband.
The format is a digital container designed by Macromedia (later acquired by Adobe ) to deliver synchronized video and audio over the internet. The Rise of FLV Video(2) flv
What is HTTP-FLV and Why It Is Gaining Popularity Over HLS - CDNetworks : It gained massive popularity due to its
The decline of FLV began with the rise of more modern standards like and MP4 , which offered better quality and native browser support without needing a plugin. Video(2) flv
: Major video-sharing sites like YouTube , Hulu , and MySpace originally adopted FLV as their default format. Decline and Legacy