Video download assistant

Name: Video download assistant
Rating: 4 (35 reviews)
Author: https://pictureknow.com

Download video and audio from mainstream websites

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Video Download Assistant is a powerful Chrome extension designed to let users effortlessly download videos and audio from mainstream websites. Whether you want to save a video for offline viewing or extract audio files, this extension provides an easy-to-use interface and reliable performance.

Beyond media downloads, Video Download Assistant also offers convenient extension management features, helping users control and organize their browser extensions smoothly. This tool is ideal for anyone looking for a seamless way to capture online media and manage their Chrome extensions effectively.

Extension Productivity Utilities Video

By:

https://pictureknow.com

Users:

30,000

Rating:

4.00

(35)

Version:

1.2.8 Last updated: 2025-04-29

Creation date:

2020-04-16

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
proxy
management
declarativeNetRequest
downloads
webRequest
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

600.00KB

Email:

qu*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 4,632 ▲ 68

Other rankings

#15349 in Tools ▼ 249 #276 in video downloader extension keyword 86 ▼ 10

User reviews

Users generally find the Video Download Assistant extension very useful and effective at downloading videos and audio files, often outperforming similar tools. It is praised for its simplicity and reliability across various platforms. However, some users experience problems with downloading from specific sites, occasional failure to save files properly, and UI inconsistencies. Requests for updates to fix recent issues are noted. Overall, the extension is regarded positively with minor drawbacks related to site compatibility and usability.

Pros

Can download videos that other similar extensions cannot detect, including audio files.
Simple and easy to use for downloading videos and music.
Reliable and effective for various video platforms.
Users express gratitude and satisfaction with the extension's performance.

Cons

Occasionally fails to download certain videos or from certain websites (e.g., Weibo, purchased course videos).
Some confusion about where downloaded videos are saved.
Recent issues with specific video sites leading to non-functionality, requiring updates.
Some inconsistencies in UI elements, such as download icon colors affecting usability.

Recent reviews

注意看下载的图标颜色，蓝色无法拖动，黑色可以，而且两者的下载界面都不一样

*****, 2025-06-02

شكرا حمل فديو المحاظرة

BN*****, 2025-02-17

好用

老司*****, 2025-01-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Video download assistant requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Video download assistant is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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