YouTube Download Plus

Download buttons for YouTube videos.

YouTube Download Plus - Firefox Add-on for Video Downloads

'YouTube Download Plus' is a Firefox extension that adds buttons to YouTube videos for quick forwarding of the video URL to the user's preferred downloader service. It allows easy download of videos as MP3 or MP4 formats. For use, the URL of a suitable download service must be set in the settings. Always ensure to use appropriate services for downloading videos, specifically those having a Creative Commons license or those in the public domain. Your support towards the add-on's development is appreciated; you will find a note regarding donations after installation.

Add-on stats

By: uepselon
Daily users: 31,048
-95
Rating: 3.47
(664)
Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2021-03-16)
Creation date: 2016-05-17
Weekly download count: 1,933
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • activeTab
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 55.56K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Adds buttons for YouTube videos that allow to quickly forward a video URL to a suitable downloader service for MP3 or MP4.

The add-on does not use a preset downloader service, i.e. as a user you have to set the URL of a service in the settings before using it for the first time.

Note on using appropriate downloader services: You should only download videos via appropriate services that have a Creative Commons license or are public domain.

You can support the development of this add-on with a small donation. For this purpose, a corresponding note is displayed after installation.

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
    Cons
    • Does not work effectively
    • Only downloads MP4 at a low resolution (360p)
    • Functions more as a redirecting tool rather than a downloader
    • Requires user to set up external downloader service
    Most mentioned
    • Does not work
    • Useless and ineffective
    • Redirects instead of downloading
    • Limited download options
    User reviews

    Não funciona

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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    YouTube Download Plus requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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    Risk likelihood

    YouTube Download Plus has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
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