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Simple video downloader version history - 25 versions

Simple video downloader by Disco🕺Dave

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Simple video downloader version history - 25 versions

  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 7.3

    Released 11 Jun 2025 - 67.31 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Updated instructions page

    Source code released under Simple licence

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  • Older versions

    Version 7.2

    Released 2 Apr 2025 - 60.58 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Code elements in help pages and the update popup's blue information panel now support single-click selection, making it easier to copy terminal commands and file paths

    Source code released under Simple licence

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  • Version 7.1

    Released 2 Apr 2025 - 60.17 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Minor improvements (but they're tasty)

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  • Version 7.0

    Released 31 Mar 2025 - 59.97 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • This update improves compatibility with protected websites by implementing proper browser fingerprint consistency, which should eliminate issues with CAPTCHAs and Turnstile challenges.
    • MP4 downloads now include (as MKV already did):
      Subtitles
      SponsorBlock segments as embedded chapters
    • Changed ffmpeg download link to special yt-dlp builds
    • Improved popup
    • Improved layout and content of tooltips

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  • Version 6.9

    Released 24 Mar 2025 - 58.88 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Improved popup layout

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  • Version 6.8

    Released 24 Mar 2025 - 58.98 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Improved console output with user-friendly messages when changing settings

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  • Version 6.7

    Released 23 Mar 2025 - 58.74 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Added "Use MP4 instead of MKV" checkbox
    • MP4 files work better with social media and messaging apps, but won't include SponsorBlock segments or embedded subtitles. Normal chapters are preserved. Use MP4 for better compatibility when sharing.

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  • Version 6.6

    Released 22 Mar 2025 - 58.33 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Added "Use browser cookies" checkbox
    • It's recommended to keep the checkbox checked
    • yt-dlp will then use the most efficient codec to give smaller files with same quality
    • Required for X/Twitter videos, private videos and age-restricted content
    • Disable only if experiencing login issues or CAPTCHAs on other sites

    Source code released under Simple licence

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  • Version 6.5

    Released 19 Mar 2025 - 57.48 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Cosmetic enhancements

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  • Version 6.2

    Released 17 Mar 2025 - 55.69 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • 1080p limit wasn't working for context-menu downloads
    • Small bugfix

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  • Version 6.1

    Released 17 Mar 2025 - 55.43 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Now you'll get HDR, if it's available, even if the maximum resolution is set to 1080p
    • The console now also includes a reminder whether the "Limit to max 1080p" checkbox is checked or not
    • There has been a deluge of updates whilst this has been in development, so I apologise to the 42 early adopters. I very much hope this is the final update until anything else major is added (or someone reports a bug)
    • Please refer to the release notes of each recent update if you've lost track of what's changed recently

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  • Version 6.0

    Released 16 Mar 2025 - 55.31 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Added a checkbox to limit the maximum resolution to 1080p.
      It's checked by default but that's not necessarily a suggestion, it just makes it clear that it's a checkbox.
      Uncheck it if you want 1440p and above. But be careful because you're going to get the highest resolution available right up to 8K Full Ultra HD at 7680×4320 - like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2tNYfjcKfc (don't worry, that video's only 31 seconds).
      I think it's a decent compromise, pending an option to choose the exact resolution.
    • Smartened up popup buttons.
    • Fixed specific url issue.

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  • Version 5.8

    Released 14 Mar 2025 - 54.74 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Added ability to download HDR videos

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  • Version 5.7

    Released 13 Mar 2025 - 54.59 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Fixed a typo.

    Only real change since version 5.4: Removed the maximum 1080p restriction.

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  • Version 5.6

    Released 13 Mar 2025 - 54.6 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Forgot to call updated.html

    Same as previous version (removed the max 1080p restriction) but it now shows the link to download the updated simple.py when you update the extension.

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  • Version 5.5

    Released 13 Mar 2025 - 54.47 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Removed maximum 1080p restriction

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  • Version 5.4

    Released 9 Mar 2025 - 54.59 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Fixed changing the download folder. You need to update simple.py.

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  • Version 5.2.1

    Released 7 Mar 2025 - 54.43 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    I'd forgotten to update the Github link to Simple_settings.json in the Instructions page

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  • Version 5.1.2

    Released 5 Mar 2025 - 54.42 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    Port management changes
    • Added automatic port detection (default 47120)
    • Implemented fallback to next available port if default is in use
    • Created port configuration storage in Simple_settings.json
    • Updated extension components to use dynamic port detection
    • Added clear console messaging for port status
    • Reorganised console output for better readability

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  • Version 5.1.1

    Released 28 Feb 2025 - 52.27 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Minor enhancements

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  • Version 5.1

    Released 27 Feb 2025 - 53.54 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Fixed links to the 🚀Simple server file and Simple_download_folder.json
    • Thanks very much to peppersgc for reporting it

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  • Version 5.0.1

    Released 26 Feb 2025 - 52.14 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Minor enhancements

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  • Version 5.0

    Released 25 Feb 2025 - 63.96 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • This is the first fully functional version 😊
    • Fixed TED subtitles
    • Much improved logging in the server window
    • Changed auto-run-server instructions to use PowerShell instead of Command Prompt

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  • Version 4.0

    Released 21 Feb 2025 - 63.69 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • A lot of changes
    • Playlist files now available as soon as each one is downloaded; you don't have to wait for the whole playlist to be downloaded
    • Much improved logging in the server window
    • Twitter and many other sites work properly
    • Renamed start.py to simple.py
    • Known issue: TED subtitles are missing the very first subtitle and are therefore out of sync

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  • Version 3.1

    Released 18 Feb 2025 - 63.83 kB
    Works with firefox 126.0 and later
    • Use temporary directory for processing
    • File size and location now reliably reported at the end of the log, with the correct filename - including retained emojis and replaced special characters
    • Fixed: updated.html now opens (when necessary) when the extension is updated

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