Live Stream Downloader
Download M3U8 HLS Streams (HTTP Live Stream) to your local disk
Live Stream Downloader - Firefox Add-on for HLS Streams
"Live Stream Downloader" is a Firefox add-on that detects M3U8 streaming formats on the active tab and offers to download these segmented streams as a single file to the user's local disk. It provides multiple features including multi-thread download, direct disk writing, retries for network failure, and a special mode for downloading large files effectively. Moreover, it supports downloading from different audio, video and media streams on the active tab. It is the ultimate tool for those wanting to store multi-segmented streams for later use or for viewing media content on an unstable network.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: Chandler Stimson
Rating: 3.50 
(58)
Weekly download count: 727
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- contextMenus
- webRequest
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- declarativeContent
- scripting
- alarms
Host permissions:
- *://*/*.flv*
- *://*/*.avi*
- *://*/*.wmv*
- *://*/*.mov*
- *://*/*.mp4*
- *://*/*.pcm*
- *://*/*.wav*
- *://*/*.mp3*
- *://*/*.aac*
- *://*/*.ogg* See more
Size: 213.03K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 663 ▲ 7
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works reliably for downloading live streams and various video formats
- Can handle difficult download conditions where other tools fail
- Generally fast download speed
- Good backup option for existing downloaders like DownloadHelper
- Handles m3u8 files effectively and can extract streams
Cons
- User interface is confusing and not user-friendly
- Lacks clear instructions or guidance for new users
- Doesn't download audio with video in some cases
- Issues with the latest version causing a blank dialog
- Inconsistent functionality on certain websites
Most mentioned
- Confusing user interface
- Reliability in downloading difficult streams
- Inability to download audio with video
- Blank dialog issues in the latest version
- Works as a backup for other downloaders
User reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-13
Where all else (extensions) fails, this add-on comes through - whether of a live-stream or streaming (mu3) or regular mp4 video - without fail. Only quibble is that the interface or menu isn't as familiar as other downloading apps, and the interface could appear complicated with technical listings (video often referenced as a code of numbers and letters than understandable words). But if you can decipher (even guess) the lines, it's a reliable app to download videos even when standard downloading apps stumble and fail, especially with the streaming videos.
by Firefox user 16332016, 2025-01-23
Add-on seems properly installed, but I can't find any button in any toolbar or any possibility to manage or use the application at all. Addon is allowed in all and private windows.
Where the hell would I find the button/counter for the streams? it doesn't show either with a new profile without other extensions/add-ons, BTW.
by Mattx, 2024-12-07
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Live Stream 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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