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Downlodr
What Downlodr is
Downlodr is a free, open-source downloader for videos from YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Vimeo, and hundreds of other mainstream sites. It uses the yt-dlp engine and runs on Windows and Linux; the macOS page says version 1.0.0 is coming soon. Users can choose video quality and format, run multiple downloads at once, save playlists or selected parts, and download subtitles. The app can save livestreams, shorts, stories, and thumbnails, while customizable locations and file naming organize output. Format conversion and plugins add options such as metadata editing and closed-caption conversion to Markdown. A command-line tool supports custom plugins. Downlodr requires no account or personal contact details, but its policy says it collects technical and usage information. The project is MIT licensed and volunteer-developed. Windows may show a warning because the application lacks a Microsoft certificate signature.
Who it suits
It suits people who need local copies of authorized online video, playlists, subtitles, livestreams, or short-form content on Windows or Linux.
What it does well
- Supports YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Vimeo, and more
- Downloads playlists, subtitles, livestreams, shorts, and stories
- Runs multiple downloads simultaneously
- Offers plugins and a custom-plugin CLI
- No account or personal contact details required
What to know first
- macOS version 1.0.0 is still coming soon
- Windows may display an unsigned-application warning
- Collects technical and usage information
- Use is limited to content you are authorized to access
Verdict
Downlodr combines broad site support with playlist, subtitle, batch, and plugin features in a free open-source package. Check the platform status and Windows signing warning before installing, and use it only for content you may download.
Facts from Downlodr's own pages
- Batch downloads
- Yes · downlodr.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Compliance
- The privacy policy states compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and GDPR for EU users. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Content types
- The site says Downlodr can save livestreams, shorts, and stories. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Current Windows release
- The download page lists Downlodr v1.16.2 Stable for Windows 10/11 64-bit, released July 8, 2026, with a listed size of 1.12 GB. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- The privacy policy says Downlodr does not sell, trade or rent information, and may share technical information with service providers for specified purposes. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows · downlodr.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Download controls
- Users can choose video quality and format and run multiple downloads simultaneously. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The public GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Livestreams and short videos
- The site says Downlodr can save livestreams, shorts and stories. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Media management
- Features include customizable download locations, flexible file naming, playlist part selection, thumbnail saving, and format conversion support. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The downloads page lists Windows, macOS and Linux; it labels the macOS v1.0.0 download “Coming Soon.” · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yes · downlodr.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Plugin development
- Downlodr offers a CLI tool for creating custom plugins for formats, workflows, and integrations. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Users can add plugins, and the site lists a format converter, metadata scraper/editor, and CC to Markdown plugin. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Downlodr does not require an account and does not collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers, while it does collect technical and usage information. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy and accounts
- The privacy policy says Downlodr does not require an account or personal details such as name, email or contact information, while collecting technical and usage data including download content and requests. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Downlodr downloads videos from YouTube and other mainstream video sites using the yt-dlp engine. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Quality and concurrency
- Users can choose video quality and format and run multiple downloads simultaneously. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says safeguards include encryption in transit and at rest, regular assessments and audits, access controls, code reviews, and security patches. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Security note
- The download instructions say Windows may warn that the app is unsigned with a Microsoft certificate and instruct users to choose “Run anyway.” · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes · downlodr.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support and development
- The site describes Downlodr as developed by a team of volunteers and invites users to share the app to support its continued development. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- The download page offers Windows and Linux options; its macOS section says version 1.0.0 is coming soon. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported sites
- The download page names YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, and hundreds of video sites. · downlodr.com, 12 Oct 2026
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