Private Video Downloader
Download videos from web sites and avoid compromising entries in your browser history.
Private Video Downloader - Secure Firefox Add-on
Private Video Downloader is a Firefox extension allowing users to download videos from websites while maintaining privacy. No need to worry about leaving compromising entries in your browsing history, this add-on automatically removes them for you. You can also clear private or all cookies with a single click. Classify any site as private through the settings - it won't appear in your history thereafter.
Add-on stats
Rating: 3.52 
(257)
Creation date: 2017-04-27
Weekly download count: 516
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- history
- cookies
- downloads
- tabs
- storage
- notifications
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 45.20K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 740
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Private Video Downloader
the easy to use video downloader which cover its tracks.
- download videos from many websites sites
- no compromising (private) entries in your browser history
- delete private or all cookies with a single click
No need to launch the incognito mode of your browser each time you enter sites you do not want to see in your browsers history. Private Video Downloader prevents and removes history entries automatically. You can specify any site as private in the extensions settings, so it will no longer be inserted into the history.
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spammy, or outdated.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 well for videos that other downloaders struggle with
- Downloads full videos quickly
- User-friendly interface compared to other options
Cons
- Does not download from YouTube or private videos
- Slow download speeds
- Requires browsing history access, raising privacy concerns
Most mentioned
- Not working or not downloading as expected
- Issues with popular video sites
- Alternative download tools are preferred
User reviews
by Firefox user 18759672, 2025-01-01
Downloading not possible on youtube it says, it's not a good addon
by edenflare, 2024-12-18
by RazorCMV, 2024-10-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Private Video Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Private Video Downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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