Why do people still use iframes? [closed]

Answer 1

I use them on ajax websites, when I need to upload files without reloading the page.

Answer 2

If a user has javascript disabled, iframes will work when ajax doesn't. This is not out of the question, considering that people use things like NoScript.

Answer 3

Framesets are outdated as of HTML 5, and sometimes you need to have a frame with another site within a site. Also AJAX can only do so much. Try uploading a file to a site on another domain through https without an iframe. AJAX won't help you there.

Answer 4

Javascript WYSIWYG Editors use iframes, because that is easiest and best way to make it. For example TinyMCE uses it:

http://tinymce.moxiecode.com/

Answer 5

I still see iframes being used in large corporations where they provide a single sign on which injects header information about the authenticated user which is then passed, via an iframe, towards the actual application(s). Since the "portal" surrounding the iframe handles all the specific authentication details those applications behind it don't need to have each an implementation for it, making things easier to make for the development team and having a single place to monitor and adjust authentication details of users.

Answer 6

Many Formatted Text Editors (e.g. TinyMCE, HTMLArea) are implemented as iframe.