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Video Download Assistant

by download · downloadassistant.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Detect and download videos, audio, images, and compatible live streams from web pages.

Users
147
+117 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
6
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#73K
#61K among extensions
Version
1.5.0
updated 17 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 1 months
074147Sep 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 147 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 1 months
036Sep 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 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 Video Download Assistant

Video Download Assistant — Download Videos, Live Streams, Audio & Images Video Download Assistant makes it easy to find and save downloadable media from the web. Instead of searching a page for hidden download links, simply open the extension to view detected videos, audio, live streams, and images in one place. Key Features 🔍 Smart Media Detection Automatically detects downloadable media on the current page, including direct video and audio files, HLS streams, and DASH adaptive streams. 🎬 Multiple Qualities & Formats View the available formats, resolutions, and qualities provided by the source, then choose the version that works best for you. 📡 Live Stream Recording Record accessible HLS and HTTP-FLV live streams directly from your browser. Stop recording whenever you want and save the captured portion. 🔄 MP4 & MP3 Processing Remux or convert compatible media to MP4 or MP3 directly in your browser when supported. 📦 Download Queue & Progress Manage multiple download tasks from one place and keep track of their progress. 🖼️ Image Detection & Downloading Quickly save individual images or discover image resources available on the current page. How to Use 1. Open a webpage containing the media you want to save. 2. Click Video Download Assistant in your browser toolbar. 3. Select a detected video, audio track, live stream, or image. 4. Choose an available quality or format. 5. Start the download. Downloaded files are saved to your browser’s default download location. Privacy & Local Processing Supported media is downloaded and processed locally in your browser. Your media files are not uploaded to our servers for processing. Video Download Assistant includes a free usage allowance, with expanded features and usage limits available to members. Please use Video Download Assistant responsibly. Only download non-DRM content that you own, have permission to save, or are otherwise authorized to download. Always respect website terms of service and applicable copyright laws.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+10+7.3%00.00
30 days+117+390.0%+10.00

Version history

7 versions recorded
1.5.017 Oct 2026
1.4.1019 Sep 2026
1.4.617 Sep 2026
1.4.216 Sep 2026
1.4.011 Sep 2026
1.3.08 Sep 2026
1.1.07 Sep 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
7 Sep 2026
Size
6.9 MB
Languages
de, en, id, vi, tr, es, fr, it
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
downloadassistant.com
Extension ID
glhbolcjlhiikpjjhokogmkhoibilkpf

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 4, likelihood 3
Permissions
storagescriptingsidePanelwebRequesttabsdeclarativeNetRequestcookieswebNavigationdownloadsoffscreenunlimitedStorage
Site access
https://*/*http://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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