Patreon Helper

Downloads media as you browse Patreon, so you don't have to do this manually.

Patreon Helper - A Helpful Firefox Add-on

'Patreon Helper' is a Firefox add-on designed to simplify your Patreon experience. It automatically downloads media files as you browse through the Patreon platform, specifically from creators you have pledged for. Ideal for navigating content creators' monthly submissions, the add-on saves these media files directly to your chosen download directories under a 'patreon' sub-folder. It's not affiliated with Patreon, and the efficiency can vary with changes to the Patreon's website structure.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,008
-14
Rating: 3.87
(23)
Version: 1.16 (Last updated: 2021-02-19)
Creation date: 2020-01-21
Weekly download count: 75
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.patreon.com/*
  • *://*.patreonusercontent.com/*
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • downloads
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 34.04K
URLs: Website

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# 3,098 ▼ 25
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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Simply browse Patreon as you usually would, ideally a content creator's monthly submissions. No need to click on media to open the full version. Downloads will be stored in your download directories (from your Firefox settings) and into a sub-folder simply labeled "patreon".

Note: this extension and its' creator and contributors are not affiliated with Patreon. This tool can break at any time upon a change in Patreon's internal website structure. The addon will only help you download media you have pledged for through Patreon. It does not enable you to access anything that you aren't supposed to access.

MACOS users: apparently there is a chance of this tool not working on MacOS (downloads not starting at all, possibly with an error message displayed somewhere). I would appreciate your feedback (e.g. via eMail) if this addon works for you, along with what MacOS and Firefox version you're using, and if you have altered any settings regarding downloads, download paths or permissions.

Make sure to check out the addon settings for further options.

Source: https://github.com/dogpixels/patreon-helper

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
  • It's effective at downloading content from Patreon, including attachments.
  • Works well once set up, as many users appreciate its ability to download multiple files easily.
  • Fast download speeds are noted by multiple users.
Cons
  • Automatically downloads without a manual option, leading to unorganized files.
  • Issues on Mac with multiple windows showing 'Not Authorized' error.
  • Does not track previously downloaded items, causing duplicates on reinstallation.
Most mentioned
  • Need for better organization of downloaded files.
  • Problems with the add-on not fully downloading larger creators' content or reusing filenames.
  • Desire for manual download options instead of automatic.
User reviews
by Firefox user 18711624, 2024-12-02
by Firefox user 13243261, 2024-11-27
by Ryan McLaughlin, 2024-06-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Patreon Helper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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