Download videos from the Web. The extension handles some HLS based and single file video stream formats and it can be used for websites that use respective technology (e.g. arte.tv, YouTube, Putlocker, HlsPlay, 123Movies, Tinklepad, SolarMovie, etc).

HLS Video Download - A Specialized Firefox Add-on for Video Streaming Sites
HLS Video Download is a Firefox add-on specifically designed for downloading videos from the web, particularly from websites using HLS based or single file video stream formats. It fills a niche not covered by more generic video download tools, enabling users to save videos from websites like arte.tv or YouTube directly to their local device. It includes features to monitor, detect, and download these files, but is not yet fully HLS feature-complete. Usage is easy through the extension's toolbar icon and drop-down menu.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 339
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- downloads
- tabs
- activeTab
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 100.97K
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URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Works well for video downloading from various sources
- User-friendly interface with efficient functionality
- Responsive and helpful developer regarding issues
- Cost-effective for the full version after initial trials
Cons
- Limited functionality for large files in the free version
- Issues with downloading audio and video streams separately
- Choppy video and trouble incorporating sound in some cases
- Inconsistent performance with certain video sources
Most mentioned
- Ability to download HLS video streams
- Problems with downloading audio and video separately
- Developer responsiveness
- Limited size for the free version (20MB)
- Inconsistencies in finding suitable videos
User reviews
Taugt leider überhaupt nichts. Videodateien fangen an zu laden und sind nach ein paar Sekunden fertig und somit fehlerhaft. Ich habe es auf mehreren Webseiten getestet.
by djdanby, 2025-03-13
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-11
it discovers video stream but sucks with downloading chunked "blob:https;//..." to a single video file.
in other words, tries to do things VLC does best way.
by Goooog le Morons, 2025-01-30
Add-on safety
Risk impact
HLS Video Download 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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of HLS Video Download. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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