Is Video Downloader - Video Hunter Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests a very broad set of permissions, including the ability to read and alter data on all websites you visit through the host access. Combined with the webRequest and declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess permissions, it can observe and modify network requests across every site. While a download manager needs to detect media, the scope of access here is extensive and extends well beyond typical video detection.

Download managers in general can present safety considerations. Because they interact heavily with page content and network activity, users should be aware that such tools have the technical capability to see sensitive information displayed on web pages. Extensions that offer free video downloading can sometimes be monetized through methods that modify affiliate links or inject advertising, though we have no specific evidence this extension does so.

The developer has disclosed that the extension collects location, web history, user activity, and website content data. The stated privacy practices indicate this data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, which is a positive transparency signal. However, the sheer volume of collected data types is notable given the function of a download helper.

Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, indicating the extension is actively managed and its ownership is clear. The weakest dimension is Permissions & Access, reflecting the high level of sensitive capabilities requested. Community Reputation sits at a moderate level, with a middling rating over a limited number of reviews.