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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 2.2.6 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:
1.0 starsout of 9 votes
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"Too many ads for basic text search"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
It works on some sites.
Cons
Ads pop up every couple of weeks for incredibly stupid software. The idiot who wrote this asinine tool must think pretty highly of himself.
Summary
Too many ads for basic text search
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"Doesn't work"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
Absolutely none.
Cons
Can't find objects on page
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"Does not work - packed with adware"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
none - it doesn't work
Cons
loaded this twice and not once could I get it to work at all
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"Contains 'Featured Shopper' Adware!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
There are no pros to this extension.
Cons
- Does not work.
- Contains 'Featured Shopper' Adware which will be inserted into Google Search Results.Summary
I also fell for this devious extension without realizing or reading the comments here.
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"BEWARE OF SUPERFISH ADWARE"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
it's a smart video downloader.
Cons
I STUPIDLY ADDED THIS EXTENSION WITHOUT READING THE REVIEWS FIRST. THIS SOFTWARE HAS DISGUSTING ADWARE BUILT IN. BEWARE!
Summary
IF I WERE YOU, DON'T DOWNLOAD THIS EXTENSION. USE VIDEO DOWNLOADHELPER FOR FIREFOX TO DOWNLOAD YOUR VIDEOS.
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"Contains malware"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
It does what it claims to do. Unfortunately, it does MORE than it admits to
Cons
Contains malware (Featured Shopper)
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"Does not work"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
Simply none
Cons
Does not work
Summary
Does not work and do NOT download it.
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"YouTube support removed! Adware/Malware added!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
Flash Video Downloader used to be an easy & safe product to download flash-based videos embedded into various websites.
Cons
They've secretly slipped Adware/Malware into their product (Superfish "Featured Shopper"). Flash Video Downloader obviously tracks your browsing history (that's how it know's when there's a flash video available to download)... who knows where your browsing data is going now that they've got AdWare/Malware involved.
Also, Flash Video Downloader recently removed support to download YouTube videos. (I suspect Google/YouTube probably forced that change for copyright purposes.)Summary
With Adware/Malware added to the product and YouTube support removed removed, I suspect most users will no longer find this product helpful or safe to use.
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"Adware/malware built in--beware!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 2.2.6
Pros
None since they added tracking and adware/malware in the form of Featured Shopper
Cons
Adware and malware were built in
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