Why it's a strong pick

Video Downloader keeps the job small. Its store listing says you can save online videos in a few clicks, from websites, social media, reels and embedded players. The trade-off is how little we can confirm about who makes it. The store lists the developer only by a contact email and no website. Read the install prompt before you add it.

What it does

You open a page with a video and use the extension to save it. The store listing says it works with videos on websites, social media, reels and embedded players. It can also record live streams on pages that support it. Use it for content you own or have permission to save.

Key features

Few-click saving. The listing describes saving online videos in a few clicks.
Social media and reels. The listing names social media videos and reels.
Embedded players. It lists embedded video players as a source.
Live-stream recording. It can record live streams on supported pages.
Privacy declaration. The developer's store declaration says it will not collect or use your data. This is the developer's own statement.

Who it's for

Video Downloader is for people who want a plain tool for the occasional save of a video they own or have permission to keep. If you need a named developer, a website and a longer feature list, look at Video DownloadHelper, Video Downloader Plus or Vidora.

Can Video Downloader save protected or YouTube videos?

No. DRM-protected streams are encrypted, so no browser extension can save them. YouTube downloads are also not supported on the Chrome Web Store, under store policy. Do not expect this tool to do either. Save only video you own or have permission to save, and check each site's terms first.

Who makes Video Downloader?

We could not tell. The Chrome Web Store lists the developer only by a contact email. It does not name the developer as a trader, and we found no website. This is not a sign of a problem, but it means you have less to go on. Check the install prompt and the listing before installing.

What does it do with my data?

The store's privacy section carries the developer's own declaration that it will not collect or use your data, and will not sell it. We could not check this against a policy or the code. If privacy matters to you, read the listing yourself before installing.

What permissions does it ask for?

Check the install prompt. We could not read a permission list from the developer, and the store lists no website for it. A tool that finds video on any page usually asks for broad page access. Read the prompt and the store listing before you accept, and skip it if the list looks too wide.

FAQ

Is it free? We could not confirm pricing. Check the store listing.

Does it need an account? We could not confirm this. Check the listing.

Can it record live streams? Yes, on supported pages, per its listing.

Good to know

Because the developer is anonymous, read the permissions on the install prompt before you add it. If it asks for more than you expect, pick one of the named alternatives. See all picks in our video downloaders guide. Once a video is saved, Video Speed Controller can help you watch it faster.

Video Downloader