Chrome-Stats extension
HLS Downloader
Download fragmented media files with HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) downloader.
What is HLS Downloader?
Stats
- storage
- downloads
- webRequest
- *://*/*.m3u8
- contextMenus
- webNavigation
Chrome-Stats Rank
Summary
HLS Downloader lets you easily download fragmented media files (with .ts file extension) from the internet.
HLS or HTTP Live steam is a new media format developed by Apple Inc. It contains a master playlist with ".m3u8" file extension. First, the extension downloads the master playlist, and then within the master, it finds playlist content. Each playlist has several fragmented items. All items are displayed in the UI with a download and a remove button. When you press on the download button the extension downloads all fragmented media and merges them all to generate a single media file.
Note #1: the UI for the extension can be opened in the toolbar popup, tab, or a separate window. Please right-click on the toolbar button to choose the appropriate context. Within the UI, there is a toggle button to turn the addon ON or OFF.
Note #2: HLS Downloader is NOT responsible for media contents that you download with this add-on. We strongly recommend that you verify the related media copyright permissions on each website before downloading any media file(s).
Note #3: to download HLS stream you gave 3 options. (1) to add a stream URL manually, please enter the desired URL with the ".m3u8" file extension in the UI. (2) as you browse the internet, this extension monitors the webpages and captures all HLS media files, and if anything found, automatically downloads the playlist and updates the badge number accordingly (only when the addon is turned ON). The third option for downloading the HLS stream is via the context-menu item. Please right-click on ".m3u8" streams and then select - Download with HLS Downloader - from the context menu.
If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form in the add-on's homepage.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Can capture HLS streams and list different resolutions
- Works on some specific sites and use cases
- Allows obtaining m3u8 addresses
Cons
- Doesn't work on some sites
- Poor interface and usability issues
- May inject advertisements or malware
- Problems with downloading or missing audio in files
- Inability to fully download or process videos
Most mentioned
- Issues with downloading (e.g., stuck at 99%, no progress, no audio)
- Interface problems (hard to use, no copy button)
- Compatibility (works on some machines/sites but not others)
- Potential malware/advertisement injection
- Lack of functionality (doesn't do anything with provided URLs)
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
HLS Downloader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install HLS Downloader if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
HLS Downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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