Video DownloadHelper

Video DownloadHelper

Download Videos from the Web

What is Video DownloadHelper?
Video DownloadHelper is a complete web video downloader extension for Chrome. It allows users to save videos from web pages to local storage, supports HLS and DASH streamed videos, downloads image galleries, and intelligently names video files. Users can also blacklist certain domains and control concurrent downloads. It offers an array of customizable features. Advanced options like video conversion require a free, open-source companion application. Note: Youtube videos are not supported due to Google WebStore restrictions.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 3,000,000+
Version: 8.2.2.9 (Last updated: 2024-03-19)
Creation date: 2020-03-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
  • webRequest
  • downloads
  • webNavigation
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 956.42K
Stats date:

Other platforms

Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper (v8.2.2.8)
4.26 (26,650) 1,956,861+
Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper (v8.2.2.9)
4.10 (690) 1,069,961+
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Summary
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The most complete Web video downloader ! The popular Video DownloadHelper Firefox extension is now available for Chrome.

Main features:

  • save to your local disk the videos playing in a Web page
  • support for HLS streamed videos
  • support for DASH videos
  • download image galleries
  • smart naming of video files
  • ability to black list domains to hide ads from detected videos
  • control maximum concurrent downloads
  • multiple options to fine grained filtering videos offered for download
  • highly customizable interface
  • convert downloading or already downloaded videos to almost any format
  • works on Windows, Mac and Linux
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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/install
  • Supports a wide range of websites
  • Helpful for saving videos and media content
Cons
  • Download limit for free users
  • Some downloaded videos have quality issues
  • Watermark on downloaded videos for free users
Most mentioned
  • Download limit for free users
  • Easy to use/install
  • Supports a wide range of websites
Recent reviews
good
by Hoài Nguyễn Hoài Nguyễn, 2024-04-23

molto valido
by Dom Rama (Doram) Dom Rama (Doram), 2024-04-23

Descarga un archivo corrupto y al siguiente te pide que pases por caja.
by Enia O Enia O, 2024-04-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Video DownloadHelper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Video DownloadHelper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Video DownloadHelper has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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