| Developer(s) | Michel Gutierrez (mig) | ||||||
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| Operating system | Cross-platform | ||||||
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| License | Crippleware | ||||||
| Website | www.downloadhelper.net | ||||||
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Video DownloadHelper is an extension for the Firefoxweb browser and Chrome web browser. It allows the user to download videos from sites that stream videos through HTTP. The extension was developed by Michel Gutierrez.
History[edit]
As of December 2019, Video DownloadHelper is the third most popular extension for Firefox[4] (after Adblock Plus and uBlock Origin) and the second most popular Mozilla-recommended extension[5] with 2,848,968 users.
- Here, we recommend you one free browser extension, Video DownloadHelper, which can be used on both Chrome and FireFox. Just click the below download links and follow the steps to download VK videos. Here, we take Chrome as an example. Video DownloadHelper for Chrome.
- Video DownloadHelper has the ability to detect in a page series of links to media files and download them in a single operation. To detect a gallery of links in a page, open the main panel, pass the mouse over the. Button at the bottom left and click on the Analyze page icon.
In the second quarter of 2015, version 5 of the extension for Firefox was rebased using Mozilla's Add-ons SDK (previous versions used XUL).
Firefox Quantum ceased support for extensions that use XUL or the Add-ons SDK[6] so the extension was rebased using WebExtensions APIs. As a result of Mozilla's changes, reliance upon the companion application increased. Firefox 57.0 and Video DownloadHelper 7.0.0 were released on the same day (14 November 2017). The most recent release (7.3.7, 26 Jun 2019) addresses problems that were caused by changes to YouTube.[7]
Where aggregation (ADP)[8] or conversion is required by the end user, or by a site from which download is required: if the companion app is unlicensed, the end result will include a watermark (a QR code). Since 2019 user reviews complain of slow conversion and unfinished downloads.[9]
The software is financed through ads on the developer's website, donations, and associated software sales.[10]
Reception[edit]
Eric Griffith of PC Magazine named it one of the best Firefox extensions of 2012.[11] Erez Zukerman of PC World rated it 4/5 stars and called it 'a valuable tool'.[12]TechRadar rated it 5/5 stars and wrote, 'Anyone who wants to watch videos, not only online, but also on the train, in the car or on the plane, is very well served with Video DownloadHelper.'[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Video DownloadHelper (2020-03-25). 'Video DownloadHelperby mig'. Mozilla. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
- ^Video DownloadHelper (2020-04-01). 'Video DownloadHelper - Chrome Web Store'. Google. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
- ^Video DownloadHelper (2020-03-13). 'Install on Edge'. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^'Popular extensions – Add-ons for Firefox'. Mozilla. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^'Recommended extensions – Add-ons for Firefox'. Add-ons for Firefox. Mozilla. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^'Upcoming Changes in Compatibility Features'. Mozilla Add-ons Blog. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
- ^von Michael, Humpa. 'YouTube-Downloader für Firefox gibt Gas'. CHIP (in German). Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^Graham, Perrin. 'que es ADP'. Google Groups. Google. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^https://addons.mozilla.org/cs/firefox/addon/video-downloadhelper/reviews/
- ^Gobry, Pascal-Emmanuel (2011-03-30). 'This One Man Startup's App Has 85 Million Downloads And Is Wildly Profitable'. Business Insider. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^Griffith, Eric (2012-10-16). 'The Best Firefox Extensions and Add-Ons of 2012'. PC Magazine. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^Zukerman, Erez (2012-01-31). 'Buffering Too Slow? Watch Videos When They're Complete With Video DownloadHelper'. PC World. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^'Video DownloadHelper'. TechRadar. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
External links[edit]
- Video DownloadHelper at Mozilla Add-ons
- Video DownloadHelper at Chrome Web Store
Manage your browser's downloads, as well as extract images and videos from websites such as YouTube with this efficient Google Chrome add-on
Video DownloadHelper for Chrome is an extension with a pretty clear purpose. It offers all Chrome users a way to easily download and convert online media. Be careful though, as Chrome's new policies will not allow any such add-on to grab videos from YouTube. With that said, it's likely you'll lose interest in this piece of software, although it's just another victim of the said restrictions.
A neat menu for accessing all functions
The extension is not really something that will surprise you. Its functional interface will only confirm that it was thought of as a tool or a function in itself and not really a pleasant-looking add-on. Still, provided you don't deal with YouTube, the extension does its job very well. It needs a companion app installed on your desktop, though. This could be an issue with most, seeing as there are other options that do not have as many requirements as in this case.
The settings users have at their hand
From the menu, itself, any user can opt to Quick Download, Download, or Download & Convert. There are extra options for blacklisting certain videos one does not like. It could even prove useful when dealing with stuff your children should never see. You can also get information about whatever video you're watching, although all that data is anyways stored in the browser somewhere. Indeed, that info does become slightly more accessible. The last two options have to do with pinning and deleting any of the videos from your selection.
Video DownlaodHelper for Chrome is a neat extension hindered by all sorts of adjacent issues. One could say this add-on has fallen prey to Google's more strict policies regarding its services. Regardless, if you don't want to download this app's Firefox counterpart, then it should serve you fine while on Chrome, too. One can also reset the few settings dealing with video quality, naming, or conversion rules, which should be a relief for most, as well.
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Video DownloadHelper for Chrome was reviewed by Tudor Sprinceana
Video DownloadHelper for Chrome 7.5.0.3
add to watchlistsend us an update- runs on:
- Windows 10 32/64 bit
Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 7 32/64 bit - file size:
- 818 KB
- main category:
- Internet
- developer:
- visit homepage
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