Video DownloadHelper

Spec sheet

Purpose

Video Download Helper is a browser extension for detecting and downloading video and audio content from websites.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Privacy

The policy says the extension does not run analytics, crash reporting, advertising, or tracking, and does not transmit usage data to its servers or third parties.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Support

The premium license includes priority support, and the maker's support site provides documentation and a contact option.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Headquarters

Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Browser availability

The extension is available for Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Data stored locally

Preferences and download history are stored on the device, and the policy says removing the extension deletes local data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Device platforms

Google Chrome,Firefox,Microsoft EdgeRead 21 Sep 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Download workflow

When media is detected, the toolbar icon changes; users can choose a download, rename the file, and select another format when available.Read 12 Oct 2026 · help.downloadhelper.net

DRM limitation

Video DownloadHelper says it cannot and will not try to break DRM protections.Read 12 Oct 2026 · help.downloadhelper.net

Formats and sites

It detects MP4 video, HLS and DASH streams, embedded videos, and audio streams such as MP3 across many websites.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

License and updates

The premium page says a lifetime license never expires, annual access lasts through the paid period after cancellation, and premium users receive the latest version.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Local processing

The privacy policy says video detection, media processing, and downloading happen locally in the browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Network activity

The policy says the extension fetches a ruleset JSON file daily without sending information, and sends page and diagnostic details if the user chooses to report a bug.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Output formats

MKV,MP4,MP3,M4ARead 21 Sep 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Payment processing

The premium page says payments are processed by Stripe and that banking information is not accessed or stored on the company's servers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Subtitle downloads

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · downloadhelper.net

Supported sources

websites; social media platforms; educational sites; news websites; streaming servicesRead 21 Sep 2026 · downloadhelper.net

System requirements

The help page lists Firefox v140+, Chrome v143+, and Edge v143+ as system requirements.Read 12 Oct 2026 · help.downloadhelper.net

YouTube limitation

The support page says the Chrome extension does not download YouTube videos because Google does not allow Chrome extensions to do so.Read 12 Oct 2026 · help.downloadhelper.net

Plans and prices

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