Stream Recorder - HLS & m3u8 Video Downloader

You can download and save live streaming video in HLS / m3u8 format.

Stream Recorder - Download HLS & m3u8 Videos Easily

"Stream Recorder - HLS & m3u8 Video Downloader" is a powerful Chrome extension that enables users to save live and archived videos delivered in HLS format. It features a unique video capture function and converts downloaded audio and video data to MP4 with no quality loss, all performed within the extension. Users are advised to ensure they have the rights to record media before proceeding. For best results, use the latest browser version. Visit our privacy policy and terms of use for more information.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.hlsloader.com

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 4.09

(1,574)

6 new ratings

Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-09-23)

Creation date: 2020-05-05

Permissions:

webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
webNavigation
tabs
scripting
offscreen
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 208.90K

Email: lo*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 338 ▲ 71

Other rankings

#2702 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 23

#2 in stream keyword 19

#13 in video downloader extension keyword 82 ▲ 8

#24 in video recorder keyword 17

#31 in downloader keyword 59 ▲ 13

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

(ALT)Stream Recorder - HLS & m3u8 Video Downloader (v2.2.2)

14,421+ 4.60

(13)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use
Quick download speeds
Allows recording of streams
Saves filename as webpage title

Cons

Audio issues - recorded videos sometimes have no sound
Frequently stops working or becomes unreliable
Inconsistent performance across different sites
Does not support some streaming services anymore

Most mentioned

Stopped working completely
Audio problems
Needs updates or maintenance
Requires reinstallation to function sometimes

User reviews

很快、很好用

張智森, 2025-03-05

Not working for any videos, no help file, nothing happens when I select it.

Mick Staines, 2025-03-05

요즘 티비위키 티비핫 같은 무료사이트에서 안됨..

Maeng-Goo Kim, 2025-03-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Stream Recorder - HLS & m3u8 Video 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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