What was it?
Microsoft's Flash competitor. Rich internet applications, Netflix streaming, enterprise line-of-business apps.
What happened?
Microsoft ended Silverlight support. HTML5 replaced the need for browser plugins. Netflix moved to HTML5 DRM years earlier.
Migration Guide
Blazor WebAssembly (.NET in browser), HTML5 + JavaScript, or migrate to native apps.
Timeline & context
Microsoft Silverlight shut down in October 2021, 5 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Microsoft Silverlight shut down?
Microsoft ended Silverlight support. HTML5 replaced the need for browser plugins. Netflix moved to HTML5 DRM years earlier.
What should I migrate Microsoft Silverlight to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Silverlight?
Not among the tracked alternatives.