Is "Video DownloadHelper" on Firefox Add-ons Safe to Install?

Paul · firefox · v9.5.0.2

Download videos from the web. Easy, smart, no tracking. Video Download: 1000+ websites supported (Dash, HLS, MPD, …) Download Youtube videos Live Stream Support: Enjoy offline viewing of live streams, freeing you from real-time constraints. HD Download and Conversion: Download videos in high-definition and convert them to your preferred formats (MP4, MKV, WebM, …) for optimal viewing pleasure Audio Download: Extract audio from videos, converting them into MP3s or podcasts for easy listening. Join our community on Github! https://github.com/aclap-dev/video-downloadhelper

Risk Assessment

Pending
0
out of 100
MINIMAL

0 security findings detected across all analyzers

Firefox extension requesting 17 permissions

No Threats Detected

This extension passed all security checks

About This Extension

Download videos from the web. Easy, smart, no tracking. <ul><li> Video Download: 1000+ websites supported (Dash, HLS, MPD, …)</li><li> Download Youtube videos</li><li> Live Stream Support: Enjoy offline viewing of live streams, freeing you from real-time constraints.</li><li> HD Download and Conversion: Download videos in high-definition and convert them to your preferred formats (MP4, MKV, WebM, …) for optimal viewing pleasure</li><li> Audio Download: Extract audio from videos, converting them into MP3s or podcasts for easy listening.</li></ul> Join our community on Github! <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/7b37ca98d4c6cd922c5f2443104d1ea131a8a874c95d2d75b9df2b96da79dd42/https%3A//github.com/aclap-dev/video-downloadhelper" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/aclap-dev/video-downloadhelper</a>

No Findings

All security checks passed

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Video DownloadHelper is a Firefox Add-ons extension published by Paul. Version 9.5.0.2 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 0/100 (MINIMAL risk) based on 0 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents minimal security concerns. The automated analysis found very few or no issues, suggesting it is suitable for general use.

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Video DownloadHelper is published by Paul on the Firefox Add-ons marketplace. The extension has approximately 1.8M users.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

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