A powerful and universal plugin for downloading videos from 1800+ video platforms with Free Download Manager
Transform your video downloading experience with support for YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Twitch, and 1800+ other sites through advanced yt-dlp integration
- 🎥 VideoFetch
- 🔗 Seamless Integration - Perfect compatibility with Free Download Manager
- 🌐 Universal Platform Support - Download from 1800+ video sites including YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Twitch, and many more
- 🎯 Smart Detection - Automatic platform recognition and optimal format selection
- 🎬 High-Quality Downloads - Download videos in the best available quality from any supported platform
- 📁 Multiple Formats - Support for MP4, WEBM, 3GP, M4A formats across all platforms
- ⚡ Fast & Reliable - Efficient downloading with minimal resource usage
- 🎯 User-Friendly - One-click downloads from any supported site
- 🔄 Batch Downloads - Download multiple videos from different platforms simultaneously
- 📊 Progress Tracking - Real-time download progress monitoring
- 🎵 Universal Audio Extraction - Extract audio-only files from videos on any supported platform
- 📱 Mobile URL Support - Works with mobile versions of supported sites
- 🌍 Global Reach - Support for international platforms and regional content
- Free Download Manager installed on your system
- Internet connection for downloading videos
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Download the Plugin
Download the latest VideoFetch.fda from the Releases page -
Install in Free Download Manager
- Open Free Download Manager
- Navigate to Tools → Plugins
- Click "Add Plugin"
- Select the downloaded
VideoFetch.fdafile - Restart Free Download Manager
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Verify Installation
- Check if VideoFetch appears in the plugins list
- The plugin is now ready to use! 🎉
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Launch Free Download Manager
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Copy Video URL
- Navigate to any supported video site (YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Twitch, Dailymotion, etc.)
- Copy the video URL from your browser
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Start Download
- In Free Download Manager, click "Add URL" or press
Ctrl+U - Paste the video URL from any of the 1800+ supported sites
- VideoFetch will automatically detect the platform and process the URL
- In Free Download Manager, click "Add URL" or press
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Configure Download Options
- Choose your preferred video quality
- Select download format (MP4, WEBM, etc.)
- Set download location
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Begin Download
- Click "Start Download"
- Monitor progress in real-time
- Enjoy your downloaded video! 🎬
VideoFetch supports 1800+ video sites through yt-dlp, including but not limited to:
- YouTube - Videos, playlists, channels, live streams
- Vimeo - Standard and premium videos
- Dailymotion - All video types
- Twitch - VODs, clips, live streams
- TikTok - Videos and user profiles
- Facebook - Videos and live streams
- Instagram - Videos, IGTV, Reels
- Twitter/X - Video tweets
- Reddit - Video posts
- LinkedIn - Native videos
- Khan Academy - Educational videos
- Coursera - Course videos (where permitted)
- edX - Educational content
- BBC iPlayer - BBC content (UK)
- PBS - Educational programming
- Twitch - Gaming streams and clips
- YouTube Gaming - Gaming content
- Steam - Game trailers and content
- Bilibili - Chinese video platform
- Youku - Chinese streaming
- Nico Nico Douga - Japanese video sharing
- VK - Russian social network videos
- Odnoklassniki - Russian platform
- CNN - News videos
- BBC - News and documentaries
- Reuters - News content
- Al Jazeera - International news
- Many regional news sites
- SoundCloud - Music and podcasts
- Bandcamp - Independent music
- Mixcloud - DJ mixes and radio shows
- Many music platforms
📋 Complete List: For a comprehensive list of all 1800+ supported sites, see SUPPORTED_SITES.md
Note: Some sites may require authentication or have regional restrictions. Always respect copyright and terms of service.
- 💡 Batch Downloads: Add multiple URLs from different platforms at once for efficient downloading
- 🔄 Resume Downloads: Interrupted downloads can be resumed automatically
- 📱 Mobile URLs: Works with mobile versions of supported sites (m.youtube.com, mobile.twitter.com, etc.)
- 🎵 Audio Only: Extract audio-only files in M4A format from any supported platform
- 🌐 Multi-Platform Support: Try URLs from any platform - if yt-dlp supports it, VideoFetch can download it
- 📋 Playlist Support: Download entire playlists from YouTube, Vimeo, and other supported platforms
- 🎯 Smart Quality Selection: Automatically chooses optimal quality based on available options
- 🔗 Live Stream Recording: Record live streams from supported platforms (where available)
- 🌍 International Sites: Full support for regional platforms like Bilibili, VK, Nico Nico, and many others
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux |
| Software | Free Download Manager (latest version) |
| Internet | Stable internet connection |
| Storage | Sufficient disk space for downloads |
| Python | Python 3.9+ (auto-installed with FDM) |
❌ "Unsupported URL" Error
- The specific site may not be supported by yt-dlp
- Check the yt-dlp supported sites list
- Some sites may require specific URL formats
❌ "Parse Error"
- The video may be private or region-restricted
- Site may have changed their video delivery method
- Try updating VideoFetch to the latest version
❌ Download Fails
- Video may require authentication/login
- Check your internet connection
- Some videos may have DRM protection
If you find a site that should work but doesn't:
- Check if the site is supported by yt-dlp
- Test the URL directly with yt-dlp command line
- Report issues with specific URLs (without sharing private content)
We welcome contributions from the community! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details on how to get started.
- Fork the Repository
- Clone Your Fork
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/VideoFetch.git
- Create a Feature Branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
- Make Your Changes
- Submit a Pull Request
Encountering problems? We're here to help!
- 🐛 Bug Reports: Report a Bug
- 💡 Feature Requests: Request a Feature
- ❓ General Questions: Open a Discussion
- Check existing issues for solutions
- Review our FAQ (coming soon)
- Open a new issue with detailed information
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Copyright (c) 2025 Vivek Sharma
- Thanks to the Free Download Manager team for creating an excellent download manager
- Appreciation to the yt-dlp project for video extraction capabilities from 1800+ sites
- Gratitude to all contributors and users who make this project better
- Special thanks to the open-source community for maintaining video extraction tools
⭐ If you find VideoFetch useful, please consider giving it a star!
Made with ❤️ by Vivek Sharma