Reviews of HLS Downloader

By: Leonardo

List of user reviews and ratings for HLS Downloader

Total ratings

2.83 (Rating count: 35)

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Review summary

As per user reviews, the add-on is capable of downloading HLS/m3u8 streams and listing multiple resolutions, with accurate m3u8 addresses and no need for external apps. However, many users report reliability problems (frequent non-working states, stalls, or failed detections) and usability drawbacks (clunky UI and input issues). Overall, it works well when it runs but its consistency across sites is a common concern.

Pros

Downloads or captures HLS/m3u8 streams (core capability).
Lists available HLS streams and resolutions, allowing you to choose one to download.
Accurately captures m3u8 addresses.
Does not require installing external applications to download HLS streams.
When it works, it can perform reliably (reported as flawless by some users).

Cons

Unreliable/inconsistent performance; reports of not working, getting stuck at high progress, or failing to detect streams.
Poor UI/UX; interface is not user-friendly.
Input handling issues; pasting URLs may not trigger a download or work as expected.
Saves videos in an obscure format, making playback and use inconvenient.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 2.83

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46% (18)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-13	Fi*****

2026-02-13	A *****	Does not work
Does not work
2026-01-14	ke*****	working so far
working so far
2025-10-04	Fi*****	doesn't do what it claims to do (downloading HLS/m3u8 segmented video or audio)
doesn't do what it claims to do (downloading HLS/m3u8 segmented video or audio)
2025-09-08	Ug*****

2025-07-23	me*****	It works flawlessly. It's not the most user friendly but it works!
It works flawlessly. It's not the most user friendly but it works!
2025-04-19	*****	👍 I don't know why so many 1 star. But this is the only extension that could download a HLS stream without installing extra app after trying many others.
👍 I don't know why so many 1 star. But this is the only extension that could download a HLS stream without installing extra app after trying many others.
2025-03-27	远离*****

2025-02-11	远离*****

2024-02-25	Jo*****	Unable to detect streaming video on streamingcommunity.express. Paste the Url doesn't work.
Unable to detect streaming video on streamingcommunity.express. Paste the Url doesn't work.