Video Downloader for U vs Video Download Helper: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Video Downloader for U | Video Download Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | https://videounit.net/ | vdh |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-07-07 | 2026-08-04 |
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 Downloader for U leads on permissions & access (90% vs 65%).
- Video Downloader for U leads on data & privacy (100% vs 50%).
- Video Download Helper leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 60%).
- Video Download Helper leads on community reputation (92% vs 66%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Video Downloader for U | Video Download Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 22.5/25 | 10.84/16.67 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 2/4 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 4.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 6.6/10 | 9.15/10 |
| Total | 81.8/100 | 74.27/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Video Downloader for U safer than Video Download Helper?
Video Downloader for U currently scores higher — 82/100 vs 74/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Video Downloader for U safe?
Video Downloader for U currently holds safety grade A (82/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by https://videounit.net/. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Video Download Helper safe?
Video Download Helper currently holds safety grade B (74/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by vdh. 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: Video Downloader for U safety report · Video Download Helper safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.