Video DownloadHelper is an extension for the Firefox web browser. It allows the user to download videos from sites that stream videos through HTTP. The extension was developed by Michel Gutierrez.
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History
As of November 2017, Video DownloadHelper is the third most popular Firefox extension after Adblock Plus and uBlock Origin. The software is financed through ads on the developer's website, donations, and associated software sales.
In spring 2015, version 5 was developed. It is a complete rewrite. In contrast to previous versions, which had been based on XUL, the extension now is based on the new Firefox Addon SDK.
On November 14, 2017 Firefox 57 was released which ceased support for extensions based on XUL or the Add-ons SDK. Version 7 of the Firefox extension was a rewrite developed to use the newer WebExtensions API in anticipation of this change.
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Reception
Eric Griffith of PC Magazine named it one of the best Firefox extensions of 2012. Erez Zukerman of PC World rated it 4/5 stars and called it "a valuable tool". TechRadar rated it 5/5 stars and wrote, "Anyone who wants to watch videos, not only online, but also on the train, in the car or on the plane, is very well served with Video DownloadHelper." CNET rated it 3/5 stars and wrote, "DownloadHelper does work, and it couldn't be easier to use once you understand the process, but less-experienced users may give up before they ever get to save a single file with this freeware app."
See also
- List of Firefox extensions
- Comparison of YouTube downloaders
References
External links
- Official website
- Video DownloadHelper at Mozilla Add-ons
- Video DownloadHelper at Chrome Web Store
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