In the early days of the internet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) was a popular way to host files online. It was also commonly used to manage files on servers but was never designed to be a secure protocol.
According to the Chrome dev team, FTP usage is now so low that it’s safe to remove all support:
FTP services have declined over the years but if you’re still dependent on the same, there are alternatives like CyberDuck
In the rare case, you still need to access files on an FTP server, there are plenty of applications designed for that very purpose.
Mozilla also has “vague plans” for removing FTP support in Firefox, as of a year ago, but no formal announcement has been made. Apple hasn’t said anything recently about FTP in Safari.
Courtesy of AndroidPolice
