YouTube Downloader

Name: YouTube Downloader
Rating: 3.4286 (42 reviews)
Author: Alpha Stack

YouTube Downloader – Free YouTube Video Downloader & MP3 Converter | 4K Support Easily download YouTube videos in MP3, MP4, HD, or 4K with this fast and free Firefox extension. Convert YouTube to MP3 or download videos in any format with one click.

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YouTube Downloader is a fast and free Firefox extension that lets you download YouTube videos in resolutions up to 4K and convert them to MP3, MP4, and other popular formats. This tool offers an easy-to-use interface with one-click downloads and conversion, making offline media access effortless. It outperforms many paid alternatives by providing high-speed downloads without annoying ads or hidden fees.

Compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and iPhone, the extension requires no additional app installations and supports multiple platforms beyond YouTube. Whether you're saving videos for offline viewing or extracting audio, this extension delivers a feature-rich, reliable experience all directly from your browser.

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Version:

1.0 Last updated: 2025-01-13

Version code:

5873781

Creation date:

2025-01-11

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
*://*.youtube.com/*

Size:

66.23KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-12

Ranking

# 1,426 ▲ 124

Other rankings

#128 in Download Management ▲ 11

#156 in Social & Communication ▲ 14

#227 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 20

#46 in downloader keyword 74 ▲ 5

#54 in download keyword 72 ▲ 5

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User reviews

The add-on successfully downloads YouTube videos quickly and reliably, earning praise for simplicity and effectiveness. However, many users report intrusive ads, virus warnings, and redirects to other sites. The lack of an integrated download button forces users to copy-paste URLs manually, reducing convenience. Despite these drawbacks, some consider it the best available downloader, especially after trying multiple alternatives.

Pros

Effectively downloads videos from YouTube as intended.
Provides fast downloads with good performance.
Some users find it simple and better than other similar extensions.
Highly recommended by several users who described it as the best.
Allows downloading of important or personal videos successfully.

Cons

Opens additional tabs or websites instead of downloading directly.
Excessive ads and pop-ups, some flagged as viruses or threats.
No visible download button on the video page, requiring manual link copy-paste.
Unwanted redirects leading to unsafe or unrelated content.
Requires manual copy and pasting of video URLs, making usage inconvenient.

Recent reviews

Every time click download will load ads and some ads are virus. Starting can download, after that can't download anymore and keep loading virus + ads.

by Le*****, 2025-07-07

by Fi*****, 2025-07-04

работает хорошо с ютуба скачивает хотя в сторонней вкладке-лучше когда есть кнопка на странице с контентом.

by Fi*****, 2025-06-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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YouTube Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

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YouTube Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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