Youtube Downloader reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 231 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Youtube Downloader brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Piracy, r/selfhosted, r/windows, r/androidapps, r/software. Top-rated brands include yt-dlp (4.9/5), JDownloader (4.6/5), youtube-dl (4.3/5).
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Reviews231
Subreddits26
Posts44
Brands87
Products0
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#1
yt-dlp
4.9
(31)
"Yt-dlp is indeed the correct answer."
"Yt-dlp is the best, no doubt."
"Seal, ytdlnis"
"**yt-dlp** r/ytdlp"
"Ytdlnis and seal."
"Option (Best) YT-DLP. Option (GUI for YT-DLP) I've developed a GUI for YT-DLP and more. It have sponsorblock option on settings."
"Yt-dlp it's the web video downloader plenty of guis for it or the quite simple command line"
"For open-source flexibility, yt-dlp is a powerhouse. It's command-line driven, so it might have a slight learning curve, but it's incredibly versatile and actively maintained, handling 4K downloads with ease."
"Yt-dlp."
"[yt-dlp] easily, it can even download videos from more than just YouTube."
#2
JDownloader
4.6
(15)
"For YouTube playlist downloads, I recommend using JDownloader as it supports batch downloads and can extract audio in MP3 format."
"Jdownloader and yt-dlp are the recommended ones."
"Jdownloader"
"Jdownloader is great!"
"Jdownloader does all you need."
"I use jdownloader to download videos. It works perfectly."
"Jdownloader"
"JDownloader"
"I use jdownloader 2 with the computer to download videos at very high resolution!"
"Jdownloader works."
#3
youtube-dl
4.3
(13)
"Personally, i use youtube-dl-wpf"
"Youtube-dl. It's a commandline program that is open source, free, and can be found [here](https://youtube-dl.org/)"
"YouTube-dl, again (use Command Prompt in the directrory with it in with "youtube-dl.exe <youtube URL here>")"
"Youtube-dl at http://rg3.github.io/youtube-dl/download.html."
"YouTube-dl. Command line application so easy."
"[Youtube Downloader from xda](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137743) works incredibly well"
"I'd probably make a Tails bootable USB flash drive and check if youtube-dl can still download from Youtube."
"Youtube dl has gui made by someone else it is pretty cool and easy to use."
"I am also using youtube-dl and it is working."
"But the youtube-dl app is what I always use."
#4
NewPipe
5.0
(9)
"Newpipe."
"NewPipe for me "
"Newpipe for android."
"NewPipe on Android, faster than PC."
"NewPipe."
"Newpipe is the way to go."
"Newpipe is love, newpipe is life."
"NewPipe or PipePipe has a button to download any YouTube video."
"NewPipe is an alternative YouTube app."
#5
Seal
4.7
(9)
"Seal is the best!"
"Anything that is based on ytdlp, so probably seal."
"Seal is the most appropriate app for your requests. It can omit sponsor parts, several customization and etc. It can even download membership videos if you have membership to any channel."
"Seal for Android, yt-dlp for pc."
"Seal is the best. It can even download private videos."
"[Seal] is the best. Give it a try."
"I recommend Seal or ytdlnis."
"+1 for whoever suggested seal, easy to use."
"Seal didn't work for me personally but Newpipe does."
#6
4K Video Downloader
4.3
(9)
"Try 4k downloader is the best so far!"
"4K Video Downloader"
"I rather download the vids to the PC via a prog called "4kvideodownloder""
"I love 4K Video Downloader (supported it with a license) but the last 5 weeks it downloads playlists out of order and they still haven't been able to fix that."
"4K Video Downloader, which also supports both video and audio downloads, including playlists."
"4K videodownloader"
"4k video downloader"
"I can recommend 4K Video Downloader or 4K YouTube to MP3."
"4K Video Downloader is a pretty awesome tool."
#7
TubeMate
4.8
(8)
"I've been using tubemate on my android phone and it just works great."
"Tubemate! Best downloader for m4a and mp4."
"Tubemate 3 for Android"
"I use [tubemate](http://tubemate.net/)"
"Tubemate."
"Try TubeMate, also not on the play store but you can find through a Google search."
"TubeMate also can download videos in a playlist."
#8
MeTube
4.2
(6)
"My favorites are MeTube and YouTubeDL-Material"
"I self host MeTube. User friendly and works really well."
"MeTube provides a nice Interface for it."
"Metube for on demand"
"Metube for one-off downloads"
"I personally use metube"
#9
downr.org
4.6
(5)
"You should definitely check this tool for a quick workaround without bloated ads, however if you dont care commandline tools, then yt-dlp come quite handy."
"You should definitely check this tool for a quick workaround without bloated ads, however if you dont care commandline tools, then yt-dlp can come quite handy."
"You should check out downr.org. It's a super simple, no-nonsense tool."
"Downr.org is capable of downloading youtube videos, but haven't tried YT music or playlists. It works pretty well for single videos."
"Try downr.org"
#10
Cobalt.tools
4.2
(5)
"Cobalt.tools is amazing try it. It is open source with no ads."
"Cobalt.tools was recommended in a comment and it was what I needed"
"Cobalt.tools will handle the rest of the download process"
"[cobalt.tools] imo"
"Cobalt.tools online"
#11
Tubly Downloader
5.0
(4)
"I highly recommend Tubly Downloader chrome extension, it easily downloads 4k videos."
"I mostly use Tubly download — it actually works like it says it does. You can download videos in the highest quality available, and if you just want the audio, you can grab it as an MP3 too."
"No one mentions browser extensions? like Tubly.Download, it's the best for me as I don't have to deal with those virus websites or clunky software. 4K, MP3 you get everything"
"No one mentions browser extensions? like Tubly.Download, it's the best for me as I don't have to deal with those virus websites or clunky software. 4K, MP3 you get everything"
#12
JDownloader 2
5.0
(4)
"Just use Jdownloader2"
"I use jdownloader 2 its grabs all links automatically"
"Jdownloader2 works fine"
"Jdownloader2"
#13
OGYouTube
4.8
(4)
"Best youtube app ever. Download videos, mp3, play videos in the background."
"Try [OGYouTube](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213945)"
"OgYouTube."
#14
ProTube
4.3
(4)
"Protube. Along with bridge is amazing 🙌🙌👍👍"
"ProTube is best imo."
"ProTube."
"I think ProTube still works?? Don’t remember though"
#15
AllMyTube
4.0
(4)
"It's better to use a ready-made interface like the one from AllMyTube"
"It's better to use a ready-made interface like the one from AllMyTube"
"I suggest to try AllMyTube software (available for Win and Mac). Very simple to use."
"AllMyTube is one of the best youtube downloader"
#16
UniConverter
5.0
(3)
"UniConverter is the best YouTube downloader I’ve used. It’s safe, efficient, and supports high-quality downloads."
"For downloading playlists i have had the best experience with uniconvertor software."
"I prefer using univonverotr software that offers reliable playlist downloads."
#17
Videoder
5.0
(3)
"Videoder. http://www.videoder.net/"
"Videoder"
"I use Videoder."
#18
IDM
4.7
(3)
"It's literally one click"
"Use Idm, it can download any video from any source."
"I use both IDM and yt-dlp (integrated with SVP)"
#19
ClipConverter
4.3
(3)
"I use [clip converter](clipconverter.cc)."
"Https://clipconverter.cc/ Use this (adblocker recommended)."
"Has a chrome addon but I have a download manager (ironically called Internet Download Manager or IDM) that places a DOWNLOAD button next to any flash animation or movie"
#20
Tubearchivist
4.3
(3)
"I am using tubearchivist. You add links or channels, those videos gets downloaded and packaged in a nice interface. You can also automatically download new video released by your followed channel if you want. I really like this application"
"If you want a UI you can use tubearchivist it uses yt-dlp under the hood and it seems to be quite alive"
"Tubearchivist can be a good choice"
#21
Cobalt Tools
4.0
(3)
"Ive found cobalt.tools once and it seems to work pretty good for if you're on a browser."
"Try cobalt.tools."
"Simple and easy."
#22
cnvmp3
4.0
(3)
"Try cnvmp3 if you want it is a web downloader and it's really good!"
"Try cnvmp3 if you want it is a web downloader and it's really good!"
"Cnvmp3"
#23
Safari Downloader+
5.0
(2)
"Safari Downloader+"
"Try safari downloader+."
#24
Open Video Downloader
5.0
(2)
"I use open video downloader"
"The best real program you can download is Open Video Downloader"
#25
YTDL
4.5
(2)
"YTDLnis and Seal are the best imo."
"...set downloader package name as "com.deniscerri.ytdl"."
#26
dl4tube
4.5
(2)
"I use dl4tube (www.dl4tube.com) it better, you can download easly video directly from youtube app."
"I use dl4tube (www.dl4tube.com) it better, you can download easly video directly from youtube app."
#27
ytdlnis
4.5
(2)
"I approve of ytdlnis !! great app."
"I use YTDLnis myself but I've heard that Seal and NewPipe work just as well."
#28
intube
4.5
(2)
"I use intube."
"Intube should do a good job, at a cost!"
#29
MediaHuman
4.0
(2)
"Mediahuman"
"Mediahuman"
#30
Pinchflat
4.0
(2)
"Pinchflat for automated downloads"
"Pinchflat for bulk archiving of channels"
#31
Y2Down.app
4.0
(2)
"Y2Down.app is good for me."
"Y2down.app for high-quality videos. It's completely free."
#32
BluePlayer
4.0
(2)
"BluePlayer app for iOS."
"Try the BluePlayer app if you on iOS. It supports downloading."
#33
Keepvid
4.0
(2)
"I am using keepvid.com + goodreader app."
"I like the Keepvid bookmarklet."
#34
SnapTube
4.0
(2)
"Snaptube app"
"I use a cracked no ads SnapTube APK."
#35
Y2Mate
3.5
(2)
"Y2Mate is a good tool man here are a few more options that I stumbled on."
"But y2mate is also alternative online."
#36
YouTube
3.5
(2)
"You can sideload YouTube++. I've been doing it for a long time."
"It allows your to watch with screen off and you can download videos."
#37
Video DownloadHelper
3.0
(2)
"Video Download Helper it's a Firefox extension and works fine on many sites."
"You need to pay for videodownloadhelper otherwise you get a ir code on the video."
#38
clipdownload.net
5.0
(1)
"Use clipdownload.net Its the best right now."
#39
yt-dlp GUI
5.0
(1)
"Yt_dlp_gui works perfectly. The others either did nothing or didn't download the file completely."
#40
Transloader
5.0
(1)
"I use Transloader on iOS/iPadOS (also active on the Mac) and Downie on the Mac"
#41
YouTubeDL-Material
5.0
(1)
"My favorites are MeTube and YouTubeDL-Material"
#42
Tubular
5.0
(1)
"Tubular, seal"
#43
Cercube
5.0
(1)
"Cercube 2 😍"
#44
Cercube 2
5.0
(1)
"Cercube 2 to download it."
#45
Download YouTube Chrome
5.0
(1)
"I use this online youtube downloader and it works flawlessly."
#46
Ymusic
4.0
(1)
"Try Ymusic, this app is not on Play Store."
#47
IPA Store YouTube++
4.0
(1)
"Get the IPASTORE they have YouTube ++ you can download videos."
#48
Download YouTube Videos as MP4
4.0
(1)
"You can try Download YouTube Videos as MP4 as a Greasemonkey script."
#49
Flashgot
4.0
(1)
"I use Flashgot."
#50
Tempermonkey
4.0
(1)
"Install Tempermonkey and use this script."
#51
Freemake
4.0
(1)
"Freemake has a converter and downloader that I use a lot."
#52
videodownload helper
4.0
(1)
"I use a combo of 'videodownload helper' Firefox extension and JDownloader."
#53
convert2mp3
4.0
(1)
"I've tried several, but so far my favourite is convert2mp3.net."
#54
youtube-mp3.org
4.0
(1)
"For music, youtube-mp3.org."
#55
Aimersoft Video Ultimate Converter
4.0
(1)
"Aimersoft video ultimate converter is good for this."
#56
MyTube
4.0
(1)
"I use MyTube."
#57
youtube-dl-gui
4.0
(1)
"Youtube-DLG."
#58
Clip Converter
4.0
(1)
"Clip converter is what I usually use."
#59
Watch Later
4.0
(1)
"The best video downloader for android."
#60
ClipGrab
4.0
(1)
"ClipGrab works and is ad free."
#61
Kabuu Downloader
4.0
(1)
"Honestly Ive been using Kabuu Downloader forever, but i just started switching over to downloader 2"
#62
Youtube DL GUI
4.0
(1)
"This is the Gui version of Youtube DL it does not download 18+ videos"
#63
This Downloader
4.0
(1)
"This downloader is very clean and simple for video downloads, but wont work with YT music."
#64
Stacher7
4.0
(1)
"Stacher7 (is a front GUI for yt-dlp)"
#65
Airy
4.0
(1)
"I prefer Airy. It’s simple to use and works well for both videos and MP3s."
#66
Yeahdown
4.0
(1)
"Good ui downloader yeahdown"
#67
LiveLink
4.0
(1)
"I recommend using LiveLink to download your YouTube videos and playlists. It’s fast, beginner-friendly."
#68
Stacher.io
4.0
(1)
"Stacher.io Clean easy to use interface."
#69
RoutineHub Shortcut
4.0
(1)
"This one works, but it only saves MP3 or MP4 to Files."
#70
Keeprix Video Downloader
4.0
(1)
"I have been using keeprix video downloader. It’s very easy to use, just copy and paste, and then you can download videos."
#71
Parabolic
4.0
(1)
"I'd suggest [Parabolic]... it's a frontend for yt-dlp, and while it can't do everything that yt-dlp can it is still pretty good."
#72
Internet Download Manager
4.0
(1)
"Internet Download Manager"
#73
Shutter Encoder
4.0
(1)
"I like "shutter encoder" seems to get any video from anywhere."
#74
4K Downloader
4.0
(1)
"4k Downloader, for the win!"
#75
Invidious
4.0
(1)
"Invidious is a free and open-source frontend for YouTube that is also self-hostable."
#76
YouTube to MP3
4.0
(1)
"Our API on RapidAPI lets you effortlessly convert your favorite YouTube videos into MP3s."
#77
IXConverter
4.0
(1)
"Www.ixconverter.net/ i use it for just about everything on youtube"
#78
MacTubes
4.0
(1)
"Is the one I use. You can even choose which quality version you want to download."
#79
Pwnyoutube
4.0
(1)
"I use pwnyoutube. Haven't used it in a few months but it should still be good."
#80
Youtube MP3 Podcaster
4.0
(1)
"Youtube MP3 Podcaster (has an mp4 button too)"
#81
Softorino SYC
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend this app. It's a paid option, but it works great for my parents."
#82
Downie
4.0
(1)
"On Mac I like Downie. iOS I use uYou, Windows yt-dlp."
#83
Easy YouTube Downloader
4.0
(1)
"Easy youtube downloader, support to download all formats from Youtube."
#84
Savefrom.net
3.0
(1)
"Savefrom.net"
#85
Viddy
3.0
(1)
"I used to use Viddy but it stopped working."
#86
4K YouTube Downloader
3.0
(1)
"4k youtube downloader? (They have a stupid limit behind a paywall."
#87
Torch
3.0
(1)
"Or just use Torch as your browser."
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