Easy Video Downloader vs Video & Audio Downloader: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Easy Video Downloader | Video & Audio Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Yubi | chYer |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-19 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are download managers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Video & Audio Downloader leads on permissions & access (58% vs 52%).
- On data & privacy, the two are evenly matched (83% vs 83%).
- Video & Audio Downloader leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 30%).
- Video & Audio Downloader leads on community reputation (66% vs 56%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Easy Video Downloader | Video & Audio Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 12.91/25 | 14.58/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 13.2/16 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 2.25/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Total | 58.29/100 | 70.2/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy Video Downloader safer than Video & Audio Downloader?
Video & Audio Downloader currently scores higher — 70/100 vs 58/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Easy Video Downloader safe?
Easy Video Downloader currently holds safety grade C (58/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Yubi. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Video & Audio Downloader safe?
Video & Audio Downloader currently holds safety grade B (70/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by chYer. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Easy Video Downloader safety report · Video & Audio Downloader safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.