YouTube Video Downloader for Chrome Users
Chrome Web Store doesn't allow YouTube downloads in any extension. The simplest fix: use Microsoft Edge for YouTube. Same extension, no Chrome change needed.
Edge is free, imports Chrome bookmarks on first launch, runs on Windows / macOS / Linux / Android.
Why the Workaround Has to Be Edge
Chrome Web Store policy
Google prohibits YouTube downloads in every Chrome extension — not just ours. Any extension claiming YouTube support on the Chrome Web Store gets removed within a review cycle.
Edge has a different policy
Microsoft Edge Add-ons does not have the same restriction. The exact same extension, built for Edge, can download YouTube videos.
Your bookmarks come with you
Edge imports Chrome bookmarks, history, and saved passwords on first launch. You don't lose your existing setup.
What You Can Do with the Edge Build
YouTube Video Download (Edge)
Save any public YouTube video as MP4 in original quality — up to 4K — using the Edge version of Video Downloader One-for-All.
YouTube Live Recording (Edge)
Record YouTube Live broadcasts in real time. The recording captures until you stop or the broadcast ends.
Audio-Only / MP3 Extraction
Pull the audio out of any YouTube video and save it as MP3. Useful for music, podcasts, lectures.
Subtitle Download
Save YouTube auto-generated and uploaded subtitles as .srt or .vtt — perfect for translation, accessibility, or note-taking.
Playlist Batch Download
With the paid tier, queue an entire YouTube playlist and download every video in one batch.
1000+ Other Sites Too
The same Edge extension covers TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Bilibili, and 1000+ other sites — not just YouTube.
How to Download a YouTube Video (Chrome Users)
Install Microsoft Edge (free). On first launch it imports your Chrome bookmarks, history, and passwords.
In Edge, visit Microsoft Edge Add-ons and install Video Downloader One-for-All.
Open the YouTube video in Edge (not Chrome). Let it start playing.
Click the extension icon, pick quality (up to 4K), click Download. MP4 saves to your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I download YouTube videos with a Chrome extension?
Chrome Web Store policy explicitly forbids extensions from downloading YouTube content. This applies to every Chrome video downloader, not just Video Downloader One-for-All. Any extension that ships YouTube-download features on the Chrome Web Store gets removed in the next review cycle.
So how do I download YouTube videos then?
Use a browser whose extension store allows it. Microsoft Edge Add-ons permits YouTube downloads, so the Edge version of Video Downloader One-for-All can do it. Edge is free, imports your Chrome bookmarks/history/passwords on first launch, and works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
Is the Edge version the same as the Chrome version?
Same codebase, same features for the 1000+ other sites we support. The only difference: the Edge build has YouTube enabled because Edge's store policy allows it. You don't need a new account or license — install both if you want.
Do I have to switch to Edge for everything?
No. Keep using Chrome for daily browsing if you prefer. Open Edge only when you specifically need to save a YouTube video. The two browsers can run side-by-side and share bookmarks.
Are there command-line alternatives that work on Chrome?
Yes — the open-source command-line tool yt-dlp downloads YouTube videos and works on any operating system. It has no browser dependency. Trade-off: it requires comfort with the terminal. For a one-click browser workflow, the Edge approach is simpler.
Will this policy ever change?
Unlikely. Google has held this position for years and renews it during every extension policy update. Don't wait for a change — Edge is the practical path today.
Download YouTube Videos via Edge
Free, simple, no Chrome change needed.