Is Video Downloader professional Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Video Downloader professional earns a safety grade B, 69.2 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
69.2/100
Grade B · 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 professional earns a safety grade of B (69.2/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Permissions & Access (52%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Video Downloader professional looks broadly trustworthy. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.7/5 from 402 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-16. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Video Downloader professional'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 | 52% · 12.9/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 83% · 13.2/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 76% · 7.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests broad permissions that allow it to read and modify data on every website you visit, manage your downloads, and interact with browser tabs. The host access combined with the tabs and downloads permissions is typical for a video downloader, as it needs to detect media on pages and save files locally. However, this level of access means the extension can technically see all your browsing activity, not just on video sites.
For any general browser extension that can download media, a careful user should be aware that the convenience comes with inherent privacy trade-offs. Such tools can potentially monitor page content, alter network requests, or inject code. Users should verify that the extension only activates on intended sites and review its settings to limit unnecessary access where possible.
According to the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, suggesting the extension is actively updated. The weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting the extensive host and API permissions that lower its score in this area. The developer's privacy declarations indicate data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, though these are self-reported claims.
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 professional?
- Publisher videoloads.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 professional scores higher on safety than 44% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Download Managers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Video Downloader professional FAQ
- Is Video Downloader professional safe?
- Video Downloader professional earns a safety grade of B (69.2/100) 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 professional?
- Video Downloader professional is operated by videoloads.net.
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