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DRM (Video Playback Issue)

What is DRM?​

DRM (Digital Rights Management) is a copyright protection mechanism. When you try to play content protected by DRM, the website checks if the necessary DRM software is available. Most browsers use Widevine, a DRM technology developed by Google.

Floorp doesn't have a Widevine license. Therefore, DRM-protected videos or music cannot be played in Floorp.

Why Floorp Doesn't Have a License​

Acquiring a license requires Floorp developers to pay at least 5000 USD to DRM providers.

Floorp is part of Ablaze, a group of Japanese software developers. This issue won't be resolved as the group is not commercially oriented.

How to Play DRM-Protected Content​

You can use major browsers like Firefox or Chrome, which have the necessary licenses.

  • HBO Max, Netflix:
    • Issue #272: Cannot play videos (related to DRM)
  • Tidal:
    • Issue #204: Error S6007 on Tidal
  • Spotify:
    • Issue #584: Spotify skips songs
    • Issue #650: Spotify web player issues
  • Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar:
    • Issue #761: Issues with Netflix and Hotstar on Floorp

HBO Max, Netflix, Tidal, Spotify, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, etc.