HLS Downloader

HTTP Live Stream downloader

HLS Downloader - Stream Sniffer and Downloader

HLS Downloader is a Firefox add-on that enables users to download HTTP Live Streams by selecting a playlist and resolution. Simply open a tab with an HTTP Live Stream, click the extension icon, choose the playlist and resolution, and save the file upon completion. The source code is available on GitHub for further customization and development.
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Add-on stats

By: puemos
Users: 16,407
4
Rating: 3.69
(96)
Version: 4.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-18)
Creation date: 2020-04-23
Weekly download count: 802
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
  • downloads
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 10.74M
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 580 ▲ 3
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Other platforms

HLS Downloader (v3.2.1.3)
4.06 (117) 74,786
Not available on Android
HLS Downloader (v4.1.1)
3.50 (32) 24,669
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

HTTP Live Streams sniffer and downloader

  1. Open a tab with an HTTP Live Stream
  2. Click the extension icon
  3. Select a playlist
  4. Select a resolution (quality of the video)
  5. Wait for the download to complete
  6. Save the file

source code: https://github.com/puemos/hls-downloader

Enjoy!

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 with Patreon
  • High-performance and convenient add-on
  • Capable of catching and downloading streaming videos
  • New UI is appreciated by some users
Cons
  • Frequent freezing and crashing
  • New versions have significant functionality issues
  • Lack of essential features in the UI
  • Pop-up to save files often fails
  • Previous version was more stable
Most mentioned
  • Issues after the update
  • Frequent freezing and instability
  • Non-functionality of the new version
  • Comparison to older versions being more reliable
  • Problems with downloading from various platforms
User reviews
by Suntold, 2024-12-27
by Firefox user 17054973, 2024-12-07
Works with Patreon. More convenient than yt-dlp. Highly recommend.
by navasik, 2024-10-24
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

HLS Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HLS Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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