Video DownloadHelper

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Browser availability

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

Data stored locally

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

Device platforms

Google Chrome,Firefox,Microsoft Edgedownloadhelper.net · read 21 Sep 2026

Download workflow

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

DRM limitation

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

Formats and sites

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

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.downloadhelper.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Local processing

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

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.downloadhelper.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Output formats

MKV,MP4,MP3,M4Adownloadhelper.net · read 21 Sep 2026

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.downloadhelper.net · read 12 Oct 2026

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.downloadhelper.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

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

Subtitle downloads

Yesdownloadhelper.net · read 21 Sep 2026

Support

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

Supported sources

websites; social media platforms; educational sites; news websites; streaming servicesdownloadhelper.net · read 21 Sep 2026

System requirements

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

YouTube limitation

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

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