Changelog

New updates, improvements, and fixes to Video Downloader Plus.

v4.0.0April 21, 2026
Extension

Video Downloader Plus v4 — The biggest update yet

A completely rebuilt extension: cloud sync to Drive, Dropbox, S3, and R2; a cross-browser library with auto-grouping; in-browser format conversion; Chromecast + AirPlay; and 9 built-in video tools.

New
9 changes
  • Cloud sync to Google Drive, Dropbox, AWS S3, and Cloudflare R2
  • Cloud library — one-click bookmark, auto-grouped by date, synced across browsers
  • In-browser format conversion — MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM with no re-encoding or upload
  • Cast to any device — Chromecast, AirPlay, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Smart TV
  • 9 built-in video tools: Convert, Compress, Trim, Merge, Video→GIF, Audio extractor, Add audio, HLS player, Cast player
  • Custom detection filters — pick which formats to detect and set a minimum file size
  • Per-site blocklist — mute detection on sites you don't want
  • Custom download folder — save directly to the folder of your choice
  • Dark mode — matches your browser theme or lock it to light/dark
Improved
4 changes
  • Smarter stream detection for HLS, DASH, Vimeo, and live streams on 10,000+ websites
  • 3× faster popup — completely rewritten for instant open and snappy lists
  • Single account synced across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Brave
  • Auto audio + video merge for HD downloads (no more silent 1080p/4K)
Fixed
3 changes
  • Resolved intermittent badge counter desync after tab changes
  • Fixed detection on sites using newer dynamic video loaders
  • Hardened filename sanitization across all platforms
v2.0.1February 16, 2026
Web App

DASH/MPD Cast Player & Stability Fixes

Cast any DASH/MPD stream directly from your browser with quality selection. Plus key fixes for billing and landing page stability.

New
2 changes
  • DASH/MPD cast player with quality selection support
  • Streaming refactor for improved playback reliability
Fixed
2 changes
  • Fixed billing page stuck in pending state after payment method setup
  • Fixed SSR errors on landing pages caused by missing imports and unguarded browser APIs
v2.0.0February 10, 2026
Web App

Cloud Storage & Folder Organization

Cloud uploads are now organized by domain, year, and month for easier browsing. We also added custom error pages and improved overall reliability.

New
3 changes
  • Cloud uploads organized by domain/year/month folder structure
  • Custom 403, 404, 419, 429, 500, and 503 error pages
  • Stream download page with real-time transmux progress
Improved
4 changes
  • Improved OAuth token revocation with configurable threshold
  • Better error handling for cloud storage quota limits
  • Updated privacy policy with clearer data retention details
  • Reduced bundle size by tree-shaking unused icon imports
Fixed
2 changes
  • Fixed cookie data appearing in privacy policy extension section
  • Fixed edge case where stream downloads would stall on slow connections
v1.9.0January 22, 2026
Web App

Lifetime Access & Billing Overhaul

Introducing lifetime access plans with automatic credit calculation for existing subscribers. The entire billing flow has been rebuilt for clarity and reliability.

New
4 changes
  • Lifetime access one-time purchase option
  • Automatic credit calculation when upgrading from active subscription
  • Invoice address management with country-specific formatting
  • Billing history with downloadable PDF invoices
Improved
5 changes
  • Redesigned billing page with clearer plan comparison
  • Stripe webhook processing is now fully idempotent
  • Payment method management with real-time card preview
  • Subscription cancellation flow with retention messaging
  • Added skeleton loading states across all billing sections
Fixed
3 changes
  • Fixed race condition in webhook event deduplication
  • Fixed incorrect plan name display after subscription swap
  • Resolved payment method deletion not updating default indicator
v1.8.0December 15, 2025
Web App

Activity Feed & Admin Panel

Track your download history with the new activity feed. Admins get a full dashboard with user management, impersonation, and system metrics.

New
4 changes
  • Activity feed with filterable download history
  • Admin dashboard with user management and system metrics
  • Admin impersonation for debugging user issues
  • My Library page with search and pagination
Improved
4 changes
  • Responsive data tables with mobile card views
  • Improved video detection accuracy for HLS streams
  • Two-factor authentication setup flow
  • Google OAuth integration for faster sign-up
Fixed
2 changes
  • Fixed Chromecast player not loading on certain devices
  • Fixed pagination resetting when applying filters
v3.0.0September 2023
Extension

Codebase refresh

Full rewrite of the classic extension on Chrome's Manifest V3 platform, with a modern popup and download settings.

Improved
3 changes
  • Manifest V3 service worker architecture
  • Refreshed popup and options pages
  • Cleaner download settings and filename handling
v2.0.02022
Extension

Expanded site coverage

Broader support for video-heavy websites and improvements to the detection engine.

Improved
2 changes
  • Wider compatibility across video-heavy sites
  • More reliable download flow
v1.0.0October 2021
Extension

Initial release

The first public release of Video Downloader Plus on the Chrome Web Store — detect and save videos from any page you visit.

New
2 changes
  • Detect videos on web pages you visit
  • One-click download to your computer