Shockwave Player is a multimedia player developed by Adobe that allows users to view interactive content created with Adobe Director. It supports rich animations, games, and applications on the web, enhancing user experiences with dynamic visuals and sound. Originally released in the mid-1990s, Shockwave Player became popular for delivering engaging online content. However, as web technologies evolved, its usage declined, leading to its discontinuation in 2019. Today, many developers have shifted to more modern platforms like HTML5 and JavaScript for creating interactive web experiences.