# YouTube Downloader

> Firefox extension that allows you to download YouTube video and playlist in mp3 or mp4 files.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtubedownloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** sachagd
- **Category:** download-management,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 349
- **Weekly downloads:** 39
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-26
- **First published:** 2025-04-12
- **Size:** 13 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtubedownloader/)

## Description

The YouTube Downloader Firefox extension empowers users to easily download YouTube videos and entire playlists in MP3 or MP4 formats. With options to select specific parts of a video and customize the resolution, this tool provides versatile media downloading capabilities. Additionally, it offers the convenience of automatically adding downloaded MP3 files directly to your iTunes library.

Note that this extension requires the installation of a corresponding local component available on GitHub to function properly. You can find it at https://github.com/sachagd/YoutubeDownloader. Perfect for users looking for a seamless way to save and organize YouTube content offline with enhanced control over media quality and file management.

## Rankings

- #6,199 — Overall
- #106 — mp3
- #124 — playlist

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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