# Cobalt Extension

> Allows you to download videos using cobalt, without having to go to the website!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cobaltextension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cobaltextension)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cobaltextension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Solyphonous
- **Category:** download-management,photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 75
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Version:** 1.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-16
- **First published:** 2024-03-28
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/cobaltextension/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Solyphonous/CobaltExtension](https://github.com/Solyphonous/CobaltExtension)

## Description

The Cobalt Extension is a handy Chrome tool designed to simplify video downloading. With this extension, users can download videos directly using cobalt technology without navigating to the source website. This streamlines the process, saving time and effort, and provides a seamless way to save video content for offline viewing or later use. Ideal for users who frequently download videos and want a quick, efficient solution.

## Rankings

- #13,384 — Overall
- #167 — extension guard
- #179 — extension
- #226 — extention

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `tabs`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cobaltextension)