YouTube™ Downloader Lite

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

YouTube™ Downloader Lite - Easy-to-Use Firefox Plugin

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.

Add-on stats

By: Skott
Daily users: 9,228
41
Rating: 3.25
(252)
Version: 0.5.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-10)
Version code: 5865732
Creation date: 2013-06-19
Weekly download count: 308
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
  • *://*.googlevideo.com/*
Size: 99.09K

Other platforms

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

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

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 downloading videos with high speed and ease
  • Provides multiple format options for downloads
  • Simple and straightforward interface according to some users
Cons
  • No download button appears for many users
  • Does not function properly or at all on some occasions
  • High-quality video downloads require manual combining of audio and video
Most mentioned
  • Absence of download button
  • Non-functionality issues
  • Need for manual combination of audio and video streams
User reviews
В тёмной теме YouTube чёрная кнопка практически не видна. Выдаёт много вариантов видео и mp3, но ни одна загрузка не стартует.
by grimuars, 2025-01-15

by xno, 2025-01-09

не работает
by Roberto, 2024-12-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

YouTube™ Downloader Lite requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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