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: Bug Fix
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3.3 starsout of 15 votes
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"Finally an extension that works!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.7
Pros
Miss Net Video Hunter from Firefox. Have been using Chrome for the last 3 months and I love this browser. Keep up the good work.
Cons
First time user. None that I can report at this time.
Summary
Good add on
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"One of my favorite for Chrome!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.5
Pros
I've downloaded it. Not so many such extension for Chrome. This one pretty cool.
Cons
nothing found
Summary
Nice software. I'm using it from the first versions. Keep it up!
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"This version works and Rocks!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.5
Pros
Previous versions didn't work but now it's working with YouTube. Keep going!
Cons
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"Nice Extension"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.5
Pros
Yeap! It's working know. Thanks
Cons
Thank you for addon!
Summary
5 stars from me!
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"Works nicely. I use only it for youtube."
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.5
Pros
Works fast;
works nice;
very simple to use;
easy to download from youtube.Cons
I haven't found any cons yet
Summary
Nice software. gonna use it next. waiting for new vertions...
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"I like this addon, Thanks"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.5
Pros
I downloaded latest version. It's working for me.
Cons
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"Good and easy to use addon"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.5
Pros
I like this addon.
Cons
Better than others. It's works with youtube and many other websites. Thanks!
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"You Must Be Kidding!"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.3
Pros
There are no Pros when you have to give up all privacy.
Cons
How can the Editors give 5* to a program that accesses all of your data on all of your website? No way; that is the end of all protection.
Summary
What have I missed?
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"Satisfactory but some limitations"
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.3
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
Will not download about 20% of Flash videos attempted. Had to download Orbit.
Summary
OK with limitations
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"I don't trust apps that can access data on all sites."
Version: Flash Video Downloader for Google Chrome 1.3
Pros
Works somewhat.
Cons
Can access your data on all websites you have open! I will not keep any app that can do that, I do not care what the reasons are cause there are apps that do the same thing and do NOT need to access all my data on every website I have open or go to.
Summary
Not trustworthy.
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