Video DownloadHelper

Download videos from the web. Easy, smart, no tracking.

Video DownloadHelper

Video DownloadHelper is your go-to Firefox add-on for downloading videos from over 1000 sites, including support for Youtube and live streams. With this add-on, you can download high-definition videos in various formats such as MP4, MKV, and WebM. Not only can you enjoy your favorite videos offline, but you can also extract audio and convert it into MP3s or podcasts for easy listening.

The add-on prioritizes your privacy with no tracking, ensuring a smooth and safe downloading experience. Join our community on Github to contribute and share your experience!

Manifest V2
By:
Paul
Daily users:
1,884,930+ -30,522
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
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
20 hours ago

Other platforms

Video DownloadHelper (v9.3.5.4)
3,000,000+ 4.38 (24,328)
Video DownloadHelper (v9.3.5.0)
1,098,559+ 4.10 (1,044)

User reviews

Pros
  • Useful for downloading various videos and songs for a long time
  • Intuitive interface
  • Works on Linux OS
  • Easy to use
  • Getting better with updates
Cons
  • Does not work with YouTube
  • Most downloads fail
  • Requires Companion App for some features
  • Icon often greyed out and unresponsive
  • Lately crashing a lot on Firefox
Most mentioned
  • Not working with YouTube
  • Many downloads failing
  • Prompt to install Companion App
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
The new version in beta 9.3.7.0 fixes the recent media non-detection bugs. It's impeccable, and I've rediscovered a very useful Mozilla extension. Thanks for the development! - La nouvelle version en beta 9.3.7.0 corrige les bugs récents de non détection de média. C'est impeccable, je retrouve une extension bien utile dans Mozilla. Merci pour le développement !


by Firefox user 5495385, 2025-04-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Video DownloadHelper requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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