# media-cache

> Cache the video/audio content displayed by various websites, and download it

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/media-cache](https://chrome-stats.com/d/media-cache)

## Overview

- **ID:** `media-cache`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dinoosauro
- **Category:** download-management,photos-music-videos,tabs
- **Daily users:** 364
- **Weekly downloads:** 9
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2024-09-08
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/media-cache/)

## Description

**media-cache** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to cache and download video or audio content streamed using the MediaSource API. It enables users to selectively add websites using specific URL patterns to start caching media content directly from multiple domains.

Once media is played, users can conveniently download cached videos or audio through the extension's popup interface by selecting the desired page. The extension attempts automatic downloads when media playback finishes or the page closes, ensuring media is saved effortlessly. Being fully open source, media-cache encourages authorized use of content with full transparency and control.

Ideal for users looking to save streaming media for offline access, media-cache blends simplicity with powerful caching and download management. Visit the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Dinoosauro/media-cache/) to explore its open-source code and contribute.

## Rankings

- #6,081 — Overall
- #10 — cache
- #16 — media
- #132 — dial
- #134 — disclaimer
- #135 — medium

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/media-cache)