Download videos from websites, social media, reels, and embedded players, save online videos, and record live streams in Chrome
Users
2,000
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
+0.07 in 30 days
Ratings
7
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#21K
#18K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 13 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:2,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:7 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Video Downloader
Download videos from websites, social media, reels, embedded players, and live streams with Video Downloader for Chrome.
Video Downloader is a simple Chrome extension that helps you save online videos in a few clicks. Use it to download videos from websites, save social media videos, download reels, detect embedded videos, and record live streams on supported pages.
🎬 Download videos from websites
Use Video Downloader as a website video downloader, web video downloader, and online video saver while you browse.
It helps you:
• download videos from websites
• save online videos for offline viewing
• detect videos on the current page
• save embedded videos from website players
• download public video posts and clips
• capture supported media directly from the browser
📱 Save social media videos and reels
Video Downloader also works as a social media video downloader for supported pages with reels, short videos, clips, and public media posts.
Use it to:
• download social media videos
• download reels and short videos
• save clips and public posts
• keep videos for later viewing
📺 Record live streams
If a supported stream is available, Video Downloader can also work as a live stream recorder in Chrome.
Use it to:
• record a live stream while watching
• save streaming video for later
• keep a copy of a public broadcast
• store longer video sessions locally
🌐 Works on supported pages
The extension is designed for broad compatibility across supported websites and page types, including:
• website video pages
• embedded players
• social media posts
• reels and short video pages
• public clips and media posts
• supported streaming pages
⚡ How it works
• Add Video Downloader to Chrome.
• Open a supported page with a video or stream.
• Open the extension popup when media is detected.
• Choose to download the video or record the stream.
• Find the saved file in your default download folder.
⚠️ Important notes
• Media availability depends on how a website serves its content.
• Some websites may limit or block downloading or recording.
• The extension works on supported pages where media can be detected.
• Use it only for content you are allowed to access and save.