Universal web video downloader — supports MP4, M3U8, HLS, and more.
Users
2,000
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
−0.40 in 30 days
Ratings
6
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#22K
#18K among extensions
Version
1.6.0
updated 14 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:2,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:6 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About BoltStream - Video Downloader
Download videos from any website. BoltStream detects media as you browse and lets you save them in one click — no accounts, no software to install, and your videos never pass through our servers.
Supports MP4, WebM, HLS (M3U8), and streaming video. When you click Download, BoltStream opens its download page on boltstream.app, our own website. The page runs in your browser tab: it fetches the video directly from the original site and saves it to your computer. Your videos and their addresses never reach our servers.
FEATURES
Automatic Media Detection
BoltStream works quietly in the background while you browse. When it finds a video or audio file on any page, it shows up in the popup with format, resolution, and file size — no need to copy-paste URLs or figure out where the video is hosted.
HLS / M3U8 Download
Downloads streaming video and converts it into a single MP4 file you can watch anywhere. When multiple quality options are available, you choose the resolution you want.
Video Download
Downloads standard video files (MP4, WebM, etc.) with multi-threaded downloading for faster speeds.
Record Mode
Some streaming sites don't offer a direct download link. Record Mode captures the video as it plays, and stops automatically when it ends. Just hit play and let BoltStream handle the rest.
Large File Support
Downloads are saved using smart temporary storage, so even very large video files won't crash your browser or eat up your memory. When the download finishes, your browser's standard Save dialog appears.
Pause, Resume & Partial Save
Pause and resume downloads at any time. You can also save what you have so far if you don't need the full video.
Works With Protected Sources
Some sites block downloads from outside their player. BoltStream handles this automatically so you don't have to worry about it.
HOW TO USE
1. Install the extension
2. Visit any page with video content
3. Click the BoltStream icon — detected media appears in the popup
4. Click Download — the BoltStream download page opens in a new tab and saves the video to your computer
5. For streams that don't show a download option, use Record Mode
PRIVACY & SECURITY
- Downloads run in your browser: videos go straight from the original site to your computer
- Your videos and their addresses are never sent to us
- The extension itself collects no data. Our website, boltstream.app, uses Google Analytics for page-visit statistics (see our Privacy Policy)
- No account or registration required
LIMITATIONS
- YouTube is not supported (Chrome Web Store policy)
- DRM-protected content cannot be downloaded
- Some videos require playback before they can be detected
- Record Mode requires playing the video from the beginning for complete capture
BoltStream is a reliable, privacy-respecting video downloader that works across websites without extra software or complicated setup. Install it and it just works.