Is Video Download Helper Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Video Download Helper earns a safety grade B, 74.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
74.3/100
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 Download Helper earns a safety grade of B (74.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Data & Privacy (50%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Video Download Helper looks broadly trustworthy. 1,714,684 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.3/5 from 42,216 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-07-10. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Video Download Helper'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 | 65% · 10.8/16.7 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 50% · 2/4 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 92% · 9.2/10 pts | Automated signals |
Who's Behind Video Download Helper?
- Publisher vdh
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 Download Helper scores higher on safety than 78% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Download Managers extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (8)
Video Download Helper FAQ
- Is Video Download Helper safe?
- Video Download Helper earns a safety grade of B (74.3/100) 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 Download Helper?
- Video Download Helper is operated by vdh.
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