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Firedown
What it is
Firedown is an Android browser with a Fire-Button that lists media a page makes available to download. It supports sources including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Facebook, X, Reddit, Kick, Rumble, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Telegram, Mega, and most non-DRM websites. The listed maximum video quality is 4K, and output options include MP3, AAC, and GIF. Firedown uses Firefox's GeckoView engine with uBlock Origin built in. YouTube audio can continue playing with the screen off, and the maker says YouTube Premium is not required. Downloads go directly from the site to the phone, without passing through a Firedown server. The feature page says the app has no account, analytics, or tracking. Finished downloads can be sent to another phone using end-to-end encrypted WebRTC, with nothing stored on a server. Safe Folder files are protected by PIN or fingerprint and are invisible to other apps. Firedown is free for Android phones and is not available on the Play Store; listed installation options include Zapstore, its F-Droid repository, direct APK, and Obtainium. Optional Cloud Backup is paid, and its recovery code is required to restore backups.
For and against
For
- Supports video downloads up to 4K.
- Lists a wide range of media sources.
- Includes MP3, AAC, and GIF output options.
- Safe Folder uses PIN or fingerprint protection.
- The app is free for Android phones.
Against
- Does not save DRM-protected media.
- It is not available on the Play Store.
- Cloud Backup is paid and requires a recovery code.
- Safe Folder files are excluded from Cloud Backup.
The verdict
Firedown combines a media-focused browser with downloads from supported non-DRM sources and local privacy features. It is free on Android, while optional Cloud Backup is paid and depends on retaining its recovery code.
Who it suits
Firedown suits Android users who want to save non-DRM media from supported websites or keep audio playing with the screen off. Its Safe Folder and direct download approach may also appeal to people who want private storage and sharing options.
Plans and prices
Firedown
Android phones only · cloud backup is optional and paid
Read 12 Oct 2026 · firedown.app
Cloud Backup
Optional paid storage · Safe Folder files are excluded · requires recovery code
Read 12 Oct 2026 · firedown.app
On the record
- Backup metadata
- For Cloud Backup, the maker says it can see file sizes, file counts, backup and restore times, IP addresses, and storage credit held.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- The browser uses Firefox's GeckoView engine with uBlock Origin built in.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Androidfiredown.app · read 22 Sep 2026
- DRM limit
- The page says Firedown saves media if it is not DRM-protected.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Encrypted backup
- Cloud Backup encrypts files on the phone before upload; the recovery code is the only key, and the maker says losing it makes backups unrecoverable.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Install channels
- The maker lists Zapstore, its own F-Droid repository, direct APK, and Obtainium as install options, and says Firedown is not on the Play Store.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 4kfiredown.app · read 22 Sep 2026
- Media support
- The page says it can save YouTube videos up to 4K and lists Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Facebook, X, Reddit, Kick, Rumble, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Telegram, and direct hosts such as Mega.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Offline audio
- YouTube audio can keep playing when the screen is off, and the page says YouTube Premium is not needed.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- MP3,AAC,GIFfiredown.app · read 22 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The feature page says there is no account, analytics, or tracking, and downloads go directly from the site to the phone without a Firedown server in between.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Private vault
- The Safe Folder is protected by PIN or fingerprint and is invisible to other apps.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Firedown is an Android browser with a Fire-Button that lists downloadable media loaded by a page.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Share downloads
- A finished download can be sent to another phone using end-to-end encrypted WebRTC, with nothing stored on a server.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Source and signing
- The maker says all install channels use the same signed APK and signing key, with SHA-256 verification available against GitHub releases.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites donations and says they fund development; its donation page lists Bitcoin Lightning and on-chain Bitcoin.firedown.app · read 12 Oct 2026
- Supported sources
- YouTube,Instagram,TikTok,Twitch,Facebook,X,Reddit,Kick,Rumble,Vimeo,Dailymotion,Telegram,Mega,and most non-DRM websitesfiredown.app · read 22 Sep 2026
