Video DownloadHelper

Download Videos from the Web

Video DownloadHelper - Download Videos Easily

"Video DownloadHelper" is a powerful Edge add-on that allows you to download videos from over 1000 websites, including YouTube. It supports HD downloads, live stream viewing, and audio extraction, enabling you to convert videos into multiple formats like MP4, MKV, and MP3. For extended functionality, a companion app is recommended. Join our community on GitHub for more support and updates!

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Add-on stats

By: Aclap

Users: 1,035,108

7.07K

Rating: 4.10

(1,000)

11 new ratings

Version: 9.3.0.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-28)

Creation date: 2021-06-30

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
downloads
webNavigation
notifications
scripting
storage
contextMenus
nativeMessaging
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 1.57M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 97

Other rankings

#1 in Manage your downloads

#5 in Video downloaders

#16 in community keyword 8 ▲ 3

#16 in works offline keyword 34

#23 in video keyword 77

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Other platforms

Video DownloadHelper (v9.1.1.0)

3,000,000 4.37

(23,699)

Not available on Android

Video DownloadHelper (v9.3.0.1)

1,945,316 4.29

(35,814)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works great for certain videos especially on YouTube
Easy to use and install
Allows downloading of high-quality media
Offers a lifetime license that many find worth the price
Often faster than other browsers for downloading

Cons

Inconsistent performance; sometimes fails to download from specific websites
Some users experienced failures to download at all after previous successes
High cost may deter some users despite its functionality

Most mentioned

Failed downloads on specific websites
Value for money in terms of lifetime access
Overall positive user experience for many
Ease of installation and use
Performance variance depending on website

User reviews

It works really well

by John, 2025-03-10

Una basura ya se convirtió como en la generación de cristal No deja descargar videos con copyright

by Álvaro, 2025-03-08

Tried on multiple videos on YouTube, the add-on simple doesnt recognise the video and therefore cannot download WASTE OF TIME

by cullen, 2025-03-07

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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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Video DownloadHelper. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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