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!

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By: mig

Daily users: 1,924,496

-14,047

Rating: 4.29

(36,165)

174 new ratings

Version: 9.3.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-03-25)

Version code: 5879611

Creation date: 2006-07-22

Weekly download count: 56,791

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
downloads
webNavigation
notifications
scripting
storage
<all_urls>
webRequestBlocking
menus

Size: 1.60M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: 15 hours ago

Ranking

# 5

Other rankings

#1 in Download Management

#1 in ai study helper keyword 76

#1 in download keyword 82

#1 in smart keyword 90

#1 in upload keyword 40

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Other platforms

Video DownloadHelper (v9.1.1.0)

3,000,000 4.37

(23,941)

Video DownloadHelper (v9.3.5.0)

1,082,458 4.10

(1,022)

User reviews

Pros

Only add-on that lets me download videos I need.
Easy to use and works with most sites.
Works well for downloading audio from videos.
One of the best add-ons after getting familiar with it.
Reliable when other solutions fail.

Cons

Issues with downloading videos from YouTube recently.
Minor functionality issues with play button and open in file button.

Most mentioned

Works well for video downloads.
Easy to use interface.
Problems with YouTube downloads.

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

by Firefox user 17184188, 2025-03-26

by Rolli1, 2025-03-26

by Alves Vieira, 2025-03-26

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Video DownloadHelper requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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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