Download videos from the web. Easy, smart, no tracking.
Manifest V2
- By:
- Paul
- Daily users:
- 1,811,560+ -57,515
- Rating:
- 4.29 (36,760) 139 new ratings
- Version:
- 9.3.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-04-14)
- Version code:
- 5879611
- Creation date:
- 2006-07-22
- Permissions:
- tabs
- webRequest
- downloads
- webNavigation
- notifications
- scripting
- storage
- <all_urls>
- webRequestBlocking
- menus See more
- Size:
- 1.60M
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 5
Other platforms
User reviews
Users appreciate Video DownloadHelper for its effectiveness in downloading various videos and its ease of use, considering it a top extension. However, several users report it not working properly or at all, especially after payment for the full version. Some also mention issues with watermarking on downloads.
Pros
- Effective for downloading many videos
- Helpful for saving videos that are otherwise difficult to obtain
- Intuitive and easy to use
- Considered one of the best extensions of its kind by some users
Cons
- Not working properly or not working at all for some users
- Requires payment for full functionality
- Some issues with watermarking or added marks on downloads
Recent reviews
Not working at all, doesn't detect any video. Useless
by Firefox user 18956804, 2025-04-24
Excelente herramienta 👍
by Juan Emmanuel Gutierrez, 2025-04-24
by aaaeriii9, 2025-04-24
Extension safety
Risk impact
Video DownloadHelper requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Video DownloadHelper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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