Merlin
YouTube™ Downloader Lite

YouTube™ Downloader Lite

A very lite YouTube downloader (FLV, WebM, 3GP, and MP4)

  • YouTube™ Downloader Lite
  • YouTube™ Downloader Lite
  • YouTube™ Downloader Lite
What is YouTube™ Downloader Lite?
YouTube™ Downloader Lite is a Firefox add-on that empowers users to download YouTube videos directly from the browser. It supports all video resolutions, including Full HD and 4K, and accommodates FLV, WebM, 3GP, and MP4 formats. This lightweight extension adds a drop-down menu below YouTube videos, simplifying the downloading process. It also allows DASH video and audio streams download, providing instructions for media muxing post-installation.
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Merlin
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By: Skott
Rating: 3.27 (248)
Version: 0.4.8 (Last updated: 2024-04-24)
Creation date: 2013-06-19
Weekly download count: 132
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
  • *://*.googlevideo.com/*
Size: 97.27K
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# 759 ▲ 1
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Summary
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A lite and easy-to-use YouTube downloader for your Firefox browser. Its supports all resolutions including full HD:

  1. 720p
  2. 1080p
  3. 1440p
  4. 2160p
  5. 3072p

It adds a simple drop-down below the YouTube videos where you can easily select and download the video in your desired format.

Note: The extension also lets you download DASH video and audio streams. Please be aware that DASH files do not include either audio or video streams. You need to download one separate DASH audio and one DASH video file and then combine (MUX) them together in order to get a normal media. Moreover, the extension opens an instructional page for you after installation containing more information about media muxing.

User reviews
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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 quickly and without issues for some users
  • Allows manual combination of audio and video with third-party tools
  • Appreciated for its simplicity when it functions as intended
Cons
  • Does not combine audio and video into one file automatically
  • Some users report no download button, implying the add-on doesn't work
  • Possibly outdated screenshots and instructions
Most mentioned
  • No download button
  • Requires manual combining of audio and video
  • Comparison with other downloaders indicating missing features
Recent reviews
Ni siquiera aparece el botón.
by Firefox user 13712107, 2024-04-27
So oddly. I tried using udl helper to download the video and everything worked good
by Luck Neal, 2024-02-08
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube™ Downloader Lite 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 YouTube™ Downloader Lite if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouTube™ Downloader Lite is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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