Video Downloader Professional vs Free Download Manager
Video Downloader Professional and Free Download Manager both compete in the same corner of the Chrome Web Store (download), but they are built for different users. Video Downloader Professional has roughly 5M users and a 4.5-star average; Free Download Manager sits at about 3M users with 4.2 stars.
Video Downloader Professional
4.5Download videos from web sites or just collect them in your video list without downloading them.
Side-by-side comparison
| Video Downloader Professional | Free Download Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Reviews | 229,500 | 4,800 |
| Users | ~5M+ | ~3M+ |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Developer | Link64 GmbH | |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 | 2026-09-01 |
| Best for | Download videos from web sites or just collect them in your video list without downloading them. | Free Download Manager integration with browser |
Final recommendation
Pick Video Downloader Professional — it leads on both installs and review scores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Video Downloader Professional and Free Download Manager at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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