Chrome-Stats extension
Patreon Helper
Downloads media as you browse Patreon, so you don't have to do this manually.
What is Patreon Helper?
Stats
- *://*.patreon.com/*
- *://*.patreonusercontent.com/*
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- downloads
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- clipboardWrite
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Other platforms
Summary
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.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Able to download attachments and images from Patreon posts.
- Automatically begins downloading content from a creator’s Patreon page.
- Some users found the add-on to work quickly and effectively.
Cons
- Lack of a user interface and ability to disable or control automatic downloads.
- Some users reported bugs leading to downloads failing or being saved to incorrect paths.
- Security concerns raised with potential correlation to credit card details being swiped.
Most mentioned
- Automatic downloading of content without user's input control.
- Difficulties with managing and organizing downloaded files.
- Issues with functionality on Mac, including 'Not Authorized' error messages.
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Patreon Helper 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 Patreon Helper if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Patreon Helper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.