1. Adblock Plus - free ad blocker
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Best VidMate - Free Video Downloader Alternatives in 2026
VidMate - Free Video Downloader 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.
About VidMate - Free Video Downloader
Download videos from any website for free. Detects videos on any webpage and adds a one-click download button.
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Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VidMate - Free Video Downloader (original) | — | — | Free | Download videos from any website for free. Detects videos on any webpage and adds a one-click download button. |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection | — | — | Free | Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN | 4.5 | 14M+ | Free | VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth. |
| LastPass: Free Password Manager | 4.2 | 8M+ | Free | Users who want a free, feature-rich password manager with cross-device sync. |
| Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome | 4.5 | 8M+ | Free | Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free. |
| Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder | 3.9 | 6M+ | Free | Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds. |
| Video Downloader Professional | 4.5 | 5M+ | Free | Download videos from web sites or just collect them in your video list without downloading them. |
| Video Download Helper | 4.5 | 5M+ | Free | Ratings are updated daily and may not reflect the most recent reviews. Share ExtensionTools5,000,000 users Add to Chrome Overview. |
| Phantom | — | — | Free | A crypto wallet reimagined for DeFi & NFTs |
| Immersive Translate: AI Web, PDF & Video Translator | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual |
VidMate - Free Video Downloader alternatives in detail
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2. VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection
Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
3. Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN
VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
4. LastPass: Free Password Manager
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
5. Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome
Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
6. Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder
Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Used by 15M+ people. An easy-to-use screen recorder for your browser. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
7. Video Downloader Professional
Download videos from web sites or just collect them in your video list without downloading them.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Download videos from web sites or just collect them in your video list without downloading them.
8. Video Download Helper
Ratings are updated daily and may not reflect the most recent reviews. Share ExtensionTools5,000,000 users Add to Chrome Overview.
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Ratings are updated daily and may not reflect the most recent reviews. Share ExtensionTools5,000,000 users Add to Chrome Overview.
9. Phantom
A crypto wallet reimagined for DeFi & NFTs
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: A crypto wallet reimagined for DeFi & NFTs
10. Immersive Translate: AI Web, PDF & Video Translator
Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual
Why it replaces VidMate - Free Video Downloader: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to VidMate - Free Video Downloader?
Adblock Plus - free ad blocker is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Is there a free alternative to VidMate - Free Video Downloader?
Yes — VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection, Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN, LastPass: Free Password Manager are free.