Compare: Video Downloader PLUS vs FetchV - Video Downloader for m3u8 & hls

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Metric	Video Downloader PLUS	FetchV - Video Downloader for m3u8 & hls
User count	1,000,000	700,000
Average rating	3.02	4.91
Rating count	1,621	9,756
Last updated	2024-07-27	2025-09-24
Size	0.27 MB	0.47 MB
Version	6.5.5	3.2

Short description	Download videos and media from almost any website with Video Downloader PLUS. Fast, easy, ad-free, and supports multiple simultaneous downloads.	Download HLS and m3u8 streaming videos and live streams directly in your browser with FetchV. Multi-thread support and media preview included.
Full summary	Video Downloader PLUS is a powerful and easy-to-use Chrome extension designed to download and save videos from most popular websites. It supports multiple simultaneous downloads, detects all media types, and allows users to record video streams online. Completely free and ad-free, it works seamlessly on platforms like Facebook, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, and many more. The extension respects user privacy by collecting only anonymous data necessary for its services, with strict policies against downloading from adult sites, illegal or copyrighted content, and restrictions on YouTube downloads due to Chrome policies. Video Downloader PLUS offers a convenient and reliable solution for users seeking versatile video downloading capabilities directly from their browser.	FetchV is a powerful Chrome extension designed to download streaming videos indexed by m3u8 files, including HLS live streams. It merges all media fragments into a unified MP4 file and supports multi-thread downloading for faster speeds, ideal for large files. Users can preview media, switch resolutions when available, and manage downloads with progress and speed indicators directly in the browser. This extension handles various web-playable video formats such as MP4 and WEBM and offers a unique "recording mode" to capture 'blob' prefixed streams when direct media addresses aren't detected. Security and privacy are prioritized by processing all downloads locally without third-party servers. Note that FetchV supports only technically standard videos and does not work with encrypted content or non-standard playback methods.