HLS Downloader

Name: HLS Downloader
Rating: 3.6404 (114 reviews)
Author: puemos

By: puemos

HTTP Live Stream downloader

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Features & Capabilities

HLS Downloader is a Chrome extension designed to simplify the downloading of HTTP Live Streams (HLS). With just a few clicks, users can detect live stream playlists, select the desired video resolution, and save streaming content with ease.

To use HLS Downloader, open a browser tab streaming an HLS video, click the extension icon, choose your preferred playlist and video quality, then wait for the download to complete before saving the file. The extension offers a straightforward interface optimized for efficient and reliable video downloading.

For developers and users interested in the source code, HLS Downloader is open-source and available on GitHub. This ensures transparency and opportunities for contribution.

Enjoy seamless HTTP Live Stream downloads with HLS Downloader today!

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

puemos

Daily users:

15,563 -185

Rating:

3.64

(114)

Version:

5.2.0 Last updated: 2025-11-28

Version code:

6081656

Creation date:

2020-04-23

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Size:

10.34MB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 592 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#41 in Download Management

#44 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 1

#85 in Photos, Music & Videos ▼ 2

#7 in downloader keyword 84

#16 in download keyword 67 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

HLS Downloader (v3.2.1.3)

74,786 4.06

(117)

HLS Downloader (v5.4.2)

28,256 3.50

(39)

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Developed by:

puemos

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hls-downloader/

Website:

https://github.com/puemos/hls-downloader

User Reviews

Reviews show mixed results. Several users report it works as advertised on certain sites, especially Patreon, and praise its ease of use and clean UI. Patreon compatibility is repeatedly highlighted, and some find it more convenient than yt-dlp. However, many users experience reliability problems: video detection often fails, the sniffer detects nothing on various streams, and downloads frequently stall or freeze, sometimes requiring a browser restart. Site support appears inconsistent, with Patreon and a few others supported but many sites not. Some users even report it does nothing.

Pros

Works as advertised on supported sites (notably Patreon and Udemy) and delivers the expected downloads for many users.
Easy to use with a clean, user-friendly UI.
Patreon compatibility and convenience (some users find it easier than yt-dlp).
In some cases it works where other downloaders fail, according to reviewers.

Cons

Video detection often fails: the sniffer detects nothing or won't detect videos on many streams.
Downloads stall, freeze, or require browser restarts, leading to unreliable performance.
Site support is inconsistent: Patreon and a few sites may work, but many others do not.
Some reviewers report it does nothing on certain sites.

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-05-26

by Da*****, 2026-01-28

Works as advertised. Bad reviews are probably made by paid people from commercial downloaders.

by Fi*****, 2025-12-22

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Is HLS Downloader Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

HLS Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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