HDS / HLS Video Downloader

Downloads Adobe HDS and HLS fragmented videos to computer
What is HDS / HLS Video Downloader?
HDS / HLS Video Downloader is a Chrome extension that allows you to download streaming m3u8 and fm4 videos to your computer, giving you the ability to save Adobe HDS and HLS videos for offline viewing.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-09-30 due to malware
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 2.20 (151)
Version: 3.1.8 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Creation date: 2020-01-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • scripting
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 118.78K

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Extension summary

BEFORE BUYING PLEASE READ THIS!

THE EXTENSION MIGHT NOT WORK PROPERLY ON SOME WEBSITES. PLEASE ASK FOR A TEST LICENSE KEY FIRST BY WRITING AN EMAIL TO [email protected]

THE EXTENSION WON'T DOWNLOAD AES-ENCRYPTED VIDEOS CORRECTLY.

HDS / HLS Video Downloader downloads streaming m3u8 and fm4 videos to your computer.

Note: Windows Player might have troubles playing the downloaded videos, I suggest using the VLC player instead.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective in downloading videos after purchasing a license key.
  • Works well for downloading JWPlayer videos.
  • Users report fast download speeds once the license is acquired.
Cons
  • Requires a paid license key, making it unusable for free.
  • Many users find it confusing or frustrating due to the paywall.
  • Reviews indicate it may not work as expected without payment.
Most mentioned
  • Paywall requirement
  • Effectiveness after purchasing a license
  • Frustration due to lack of a trial version
Recent reviews
porque tenho q dar uma estrela quando não quero dar nenhuma?? isso merece estrelas em negativo isso não funciona porque será q o google permite a permanencia de lixo como este aqui?
by zé da silva, 2024-08-04

Что-то не качает либо такого файла не существует. ____________________________________________________ Something is not downloading or there is no such file.
by Dmitrii Leshch, 2024-07-14

by Agus Salim Lin, 2024-01-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HDS / HLS Video Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HDS / HLS Video Downloader is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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