VideoAd

Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hostedWebWindows

What VideoAd is

VideoAd is a free, open-source downloader that runs locally through Windows and a Chrome extension. It supports YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Twitch, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Bilibili, and more than 1,000 yt-dlp-supported sites. Video downloads can be saved as MP4 with a selected resolution, while audio can be extracted as MP3. The Chrome extension detects media on webpages, adds a right-click download option, and shows progress, speed, and estimated time remaining. It also provides controls to skip or hide some video, audio, Instagram, banner, popup, and tracker ads. The README says downloads stay local and the app has no telemetry; Instagram cookies are stored on the user’s machine. A Windows installer sets up Node.js dependencies, yt-dlp, FFmpeg, a shortcut, and the local dashboard. Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads are not supported, and downloaded files are removed after one hour.

Who it suits

VideoAd suits Windows users who want local downloads from many yt-dlp-supported sites or MP4-to-MP3 extraction. It also fits users seeking browser detection and face-swap exports without watermarks.

What it does well

Supports 1,000+ yt-dlp sites
MP4 resolution selection and MP3 extraction
Local downloads with no telemetry
Chrome progress and right-click controls
Watermark-free, multiple-face exports

What to know first

No playlist, subtitle, or batch downloads
Local server has no authentication
Requires Windows 10 or 11
Downloaded files expire after one hour

Verdict

VideoAd combines broad site support, local processing, browser controls, and face-swap exports. Its download limits, Windows requirements, unauthenticated local server, and automatic cleanup should guide selection.

Facts from VideoAd's own pages

Ad blocking: The extension includes controls to skip or hide some video, audio, Instagram, banner, popup, and tracker ads. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
API: The local Node.js server exposes endpoints for media information, downloads, task progress, cancellation, and Instagram cookie status. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Audio extraction: It can extract audio from video as MP3. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Batch downloads: No · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Browser extension: The Chrome extension detects media on webpages, offers a right-click download menu, and displays download progress, speed, and ETA. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Browser features: The Chrome extension detects media on webpages, offers a right-click download option, and displays download progress, speed, and ETA. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Device platforms: Windows,Chrome browser · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Download cleanup: Files in the downloads folder are automatically deleted after one hour. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Installation: The project provides a one-click Windows installer that sets up dependencies, yt-dlp, FFmpeg, a desktop shortcut, and the local dashboard. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Integrations: Instagram downloads use session cookies connected through the Chrome extension and stored locally. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
License: The project is available under the MIT License. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Output formats: MP4,MP3 · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Playlist downloads: No · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Privacy: The README says downloads run locally, the app has no telemetry, and Instagram cookies are stored on the user's machine. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: VideoAd is an open-source, locally hosted video and audio downloader for YouTube, Instagram, and 1,000+ other sites. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Requirements: The listed prerequisites are Windows 10 or 11, Node.js 18 or newer, and Google Chrome. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Security limitation: The local server has no authentication and the README says it can be accessible from the local network if enabled. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Site support: It is powered by yt-dlp and lists YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, Reddit, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Twitch, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn among supported sites. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Subtitle downloads: No · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Support and contributions: The repository invites contributions through GitHub pull requests and includes troubleshooting instructions in its README. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Supported sites: It supports sites handled by yt-dlp, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Vimeo, and 1000+ more. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Supported sources: YouTube,Instagram,Twitter/X,Reddit,Vimeo,TikTok,SoundCloud,Twitch,Facebook,Pinterest,LinkedIn,Bilibili,and 1,000+ yt-dlp-supported sites · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
Technology: The local server uses Node.js and yt-dlp, with FFmpeg for merging audio and video streams. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026

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