UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent
Apple Silicon version latest seen at v8.5.0.13 · Reported by 533 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (13):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent is an Adobe utility that manages the installation, update, and removal of plugins across Adobe Creative Cloud applications on macOS. It runs as a background service and is essential for users who rely on third-party plugins for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and other Adobe apps. The tool streamlines plugin discovery and installation through a centralized interface, eliminating the need for manual plugin management. Most Adobe Creative Cloud users never interact with this app directly, as it operates transparently to ensure plugins remain current and compatible with their host applications.
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1 suggestionGood news: Adobe has already released a native Apple Silicon version of UnifiedPluginInstallerAgent. Version 8.5.0.13 (or later) is a Universal Binary that runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs and has been confirmed running on 99 real devices since April 2026. You should update to the latest version immediately through Adobe Creative Cloud's automatic update mechanism or by visiting Adobe's download page. Simply launch Creative Cloud and check for updates, or reinstall the latest Creative Cloud suite to ensure you have the native version. No alternative is needed — Adobe's own native build is your solution.
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