Is Video Downloader for U Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Video Downloader for U earns a safety grade A, 81.8 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
81.8/100
Grade A · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Video Downloader for U earns a safety grade of A (81.8/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Video Downloader for U comes through cleanly. 90,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.9/5 from 472 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2025-11-27. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Video Downloader for U's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other download managers extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 100% · 16/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 60% · 4.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 66% · 6.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests broad permissions typical of a video downloader. It can store data locally, interact with tabs, manage downloads, and observe network requests via webRequest. The <all_urls> host permission allows it to read and modify content on any website you visit. For a download manager that needs to detect media across all sites, this level of access is expected, but it is also one of the most powerful permission sets
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Video Downloader for U?
- Publisher https://videounit.net/
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 9 Download Managers extensions we track, Video Downloader for U has the highest safety score.
Computed from our own database of assessed Download Managers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Video Downloader for U FAQ
- Is Video Downloader for U safe?
- Video Downloader for U earns a safety grade of A (81.8/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Video Downloader for U?
- Video Downloader for U is operated by https://videounit.net/.
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