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CNET Editors' review
We've reviewed lots of tools for downloading videos from the Internet, and the quality of these programs has varied widely. Some make the process a breeze, while others are practically worthless. We're happy to report that Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome is among the better offerings in this category. It's easy to use and it works reliably.
The extension installs with little fuss and then appears as an icon to the right of Chrome's address bar. Flash Video Downloader seems to work a bit differently for each site. On YouTube, for example, we clicked the icon and a small window appeared giving us a choice between downloading the video as an FLV or an MP4 file. On DailyMotion, the extension automatically downloaded the video as an FLV. Downloading videos from some other sites took us to flashvideodownloader.org, where we were then presented with a link that we could right-click on and save in order to download the video. It didn't really matter which site we used or what the download method was; all of them worked just fine. Flash Video Downloader has a huge list of supported sites, one of the biggest we've seen, making this among the most versatile downloaders we've encountered. An online Help file is adequate. Overall, we think that this extension is a great addition to Google Chrome for anyone who wants to build their Flash video collection.
Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this extension to all users.
Publisher's Description
From FlashVideoDownloader:
Flash Video Downloader addon for Google Chrome is intended for downloading video from the most popular resources. It is currently compatible with well over 200 sites, among which one can find YouTube, MetaCafe, DailyMotion, Vimeo, Xhamster, Xvideos, Facebook, Myspace, Veoh, Vkontakte, Odnoklassniki and other sites. The plugin does not overload the browser and is very easy to use. It also supports the download of YouTube videos in different formats (FLV, MP4).
What's new in this version: Version 2.1.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
2.6 starsout of 38 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 3 votes
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"Maybe ok for others, not for me"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.1.4
Pros
1) The list of sites it advertises being able to download from is impressive!
2) Review by CNet very positive.Cons
Tried on YouTube and another site and did not work. For both sites a small window appeared under the icon when I clicked it. That window disappeared after a second. Said something about "Request sent" (Some details) then "Received Answer".
I suspect that if CNET gave it 5 stars that it does work, at least at the time CNET tested it. It's quite possible that with extra time I could get it to work, but I've already invested over an hour doing initial research and installing it.
PS - I have a concern about why this Chrome Extension is not available from the normal source that most others are available - the Chrome store. I suspect there is a good and logical reason but I wish that reason was explained somewhere. If this extension had not been reviewed by CNET, I would have concerns about the security and reliability of this extension and would never have downloaded it.Summary
Never worked for me so I could have rated 2 or 1 star, but I chose to not put more time into attempting to debug. Maybe it's fine and it's a problem with my computer or setup. I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt rating it 3 stars.
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"Great tool - works with youTube"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.1.4
Pros
It works with youTube.
Developer answered requests for help.Cons
Can't see any.
Summary
For some reason many downloaders no longer work with YouTube, probably because google changed system to prevent downloads. This one works just fine. You get a download button directly under the video and get choose what quality to download. Kuzma Safonov patiently answered my requests for help until I figured out how to install extension directly, without going to Google Play. Thank you.
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"it has some quirks that need dealt with, but works ok"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.1.4
Pros
it downloads shows with no problems, and playback is alright
Cons
even tho it gives you multibles to download, needs to be more informent of the player so you don't make mistakes in downloading the wrong files that can't be played with the player you have installed on your pc... waste
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over all it is a descent player for google chrome sense realplayer has stopped working for chrome all together... still needs improvement so it will download amvs or mvs from youtube from google chrome browser.
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