Video Downloader - Vidownloader is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Detect and download any public video or audio at best quality. Supports HLS, DASH, direct MP4/WebM, and tab recording.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video Downloader - Vidownloader (original) | — | — | Free | Detect and download any public video or audio at best quality. Supports HLS, DASH, direct MP4/WebM, and tab recording. |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| YouTube NonStop | — | — | Free | Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye! |
| Screenshot YouTube | — | — | Free | Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click. |
| Screen Recorder | — | — | Free | Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio |
| 'Improve YouTube!' 🎧 (for YouTube & Videos) | — | — | Free | Make YouTube tidy+smart! YouTube video colour ad skip volume speed channel tool style HD ads adblock adblocker tags keyword playlist |
| Adblock for YouTube™ | — | — | Free | Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube… |
| NotebookLM Web Importer | — | — | Free | Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click |
| Remove YouTube Shorts | — | — | Free | Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time. |
| Zoom to Fill - Ultrawide Video | 3.9 | 200K+ | Free | Removes videos black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Youtube by changing to ultrawide video aspect ratio. |
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Make YouTube tidy+smart! YouTube video colour ad skip volume speed channel tool style HD ads adblock adblocker tags keyword playlist
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Make YouTube tidy+smart! YouTube video colour ad skip volume speed channel tool style HD ads adblock adblocker tags keyword playlist
Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Removes videos black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Youtube by changing to ultrawide video aspect ratio.
Why it replaces Video Downloader - Vidownloader: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes videos black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Youtube by changing to ultrawide video aspect ratio.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Video Speed Controller is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Yes — Video Speed Controller, Enhancer for YouTube, YouTube NonStop are free.
