5 download plugins from YouTube for Chrome and Firefox browsers

Browser plugins are probably the easiest way to download YouTube videos, and this article introduces several YouTube download plugins for different browsers.

Although YouTube has not allowed users to download videos, there are many ways to do so. One method is browser plugins, and in this article from Digiato, we will introduce several plugins for downloading from YouTube.

What is a browser extension?

Addons or extensions are minimal tools installed on your browser. They can perform various tasks, such as downloading videos from YouTube. You can install these extensions on most browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

The best plugin to download from YouTube

Many plugins can download videos from YouTube and other platforms for you. In the following, we will introduce each and teach how to install them.

Addoncrop YouTube Video Downloader

Addoncrop YouTube Video Downloader is an add-on browser that provides many features and can also be used to download YouTube videos. As shown in the image above, after downloading this plugin, you will see a new bar below the video showing its different formats. You can download the video by selecting each one.

You can also convert the video to an MP3 file or download its thumbnail using Addoncrop. Other features include taking a screenshot of the video and hiding the comments section.

To get this YouTube download addon, go to the Addoncrop website and click the Add to Edge option. Of course, when your browser is Chrome, this button will be displayed as Add to Chrome. With this, you will be directed to the web Chrome store page and need to download another Foxified tool first.

After downloading Foxified, a new tab will open, asking permission to use the video downloader. After providing the necessary permissions, the extension can download videos from YouTube.

Internet Download Manager

Internet Download Manager is undoubtedly the most popular download tool for Windows. However, it can also be a browser extension for downloading YouTube videos.

You can install the IDM extension on your browser through this link. After installation, when you open YouTube videos, you will see a new button with the title Download this video and the app icon around it. Selecting this button will make your video easily downloaded through Internet Download Manager.

Easy YouTube Video Downloader

Easy YouTube Video Downloader is the best extension for downloading videos from YouTube for the Opera browser. Of course, you can also install it on Chrome. As the name suggests, this extension makes it easy to download YouTube videos.

Once you install this plugin, you will see a green Download button under all the videos. Clicking on it gives access to different video formats and resolutions. You can even download videos in MP3 format.

You can easily download this extension for Opera through this link, but to install it on Chrome, you must first get the CrossPilot extension. After installing this extension, when you visit the page of its Opera version, you will see an option called Install with CrossPilot. By selecting it, the extension will also be installed on Chrome.

YouTube By Click

YouTube By Click may not technically be a browser extension, but it generally works like one. It is a small software tool connected to your Chrome browser. After installing it, when you watch a video (via Chrome), YouTube By Click will automatically detect it and show you a small window in the lower right corner.

In this window, there is an option to download the video as MP4 or MP3.

YouTube By Click only recognizes videos being watched through a browser by default. Still, you can add support for other browsers as well.

Video DownloadHelper

For users of Mozilla Firefox, Video DownloadHelper can be one of the best plugins for downloading videos from YouTube.

This powerful Firefox extension helps you save YouTube videos to your computer with just one click. With its simple user interface and many features, Video DownloadHelper is considered one of the best YouTube download plugins and has won the trust of many users worldwide.

Conclusion; Choosing the best download plugin from YouTube

YouTube has always been one of the most popular online platforms. In Iran, many creative creators publish their content on it. However, one of the perennial problems with this platform is the need for an option to download videos. Of course, YouTube refers to itself as a music streaming service, making its lack of this feature somewhat logical.

However, there are still many ways to download videos from YouTube, which we will teach using different materials.

In this article, we introduce you to some plugins for downloading from YouTube. Note that in this context, you should consider factors such as the tool’s safety and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Chrome extension for downloading videos from YouTube?

You can download YouTube videos in Chrome through the Addoncorp and Internet Download Manager extensions. In this article, we explained how to use each one.

Which add-on can be downloaded from YouTube for Opera?

Easy YouTube Video Downloader is the best plugin for Opera users.

Can you download YouTube videos with Firefox?

To download from YouTube using the Firefox browser, you can get the Video DownloadHelper extension.