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Y2Mate's original domain was seized by IFPI. The mirror sites still online are ad-heavy and flagged for malware. BlackHole downloads from 8 platforms in up to 4K Ultra HD.
Y2Mate's original domain was seized by IFPI. The mirror sites still online are ad-heavy and flagged for malware. BlackHole (blhole.com) downloads from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, X, Facebook, Pinterest, and Bluesky in up to 4K Ultra HD. No ads, no installs, 30 free credits to start.
Before the seizure, Y2Mate had real strengths:
The tool itself was functional. The business model (aggressive advertising, minimal infrastructure investment) and the legal exposure were always the weak points.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents labels like Universal, Sony, and Warner, obtained a legal order to take down Y2Mate's primary domain. This followed years of legal pressure against YouTube downloading tools.
The sites now operating under Y2Mate-like domain names are not run by the original operators. They're opportunistic clones packed with full-screen ad overlays, fake download buttons that redirect to ad networks, browser notification permission requests (used for spam), and scripts flagged by uBlock Origin and Malwarebytes.
Any site claiming to be Y2Mate is either a cached version, a clone, or a scam.
| Feature | BlackHole | Y2Mate Mirrors |
|---|---|---|
| Domain status | ✓Active, stable (blhole.com) | ✗Original seized by IFPI; mirrors are unverified clones |
| Max video quality | ✓4K Ultra HD (2160p) | ~Varies — most cap at 720p or 1080p |
| Supported platforms | ✓8 (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Bluesky) | ✗YouTube primarily; some claim others |
| Ads / pop-ups | ✓None | ✗Aggressive — overlays, fake buttons, redirect chains |
| Malware risk | ✓None | ✗High — flagged by multiple security tools |
| Audio extraction | ✓Yes | ~Yes (when mirrors work) |
| Install required | ✓No — browser-based | ✓No (web) |
| Bulk downloads | ✓Yes (Pro plan) | ✗No |
| Reliability | ✓Consistent, single domain | ✗Unpredictable — mirrors appear and disappear |
| Pricing | ✓Free (30 credits) / Pro $9/mo / Lifetime $199 | ~Free (ad-supported, at your own risk) |
After a domain seizure, the mirror ecosystem becomes a magnet for bad actors. BlackHole operates on a single, stable domain — no mirrors, no clones, no third-party ad scripts.
Y2Mate was almost exclusively a YouTube tool. BlackHole handles 8 platforms: TikTok (watermark-free), Instagram Reels and Stories, Reddit videos, X/Twitter clips, Facebook, Pinterest, and Bluesky.
BlackHole supports up to 4K Ultra HD. You choose the resolution per download — SD (1 credit), HD (2 credits), 1080p (3 credits), or 4K (5 credits). Y2Mate mirrors typically max at 720p.
Y2Mate mirror sites are "free" in the same way a gas station bathroom is free — you'll pay in other ways. Ad tracking, browser fingerprinting, and the ever-present risk of a malware payload disguised as a download button.
| Plan | Price | Credits | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 30 credits | Testing it out |
| Pro | $9/month | Generous monthly allocation | Regular use |
| Business | $29/month | High-volume allocation | Teams, agencies |
| Lifetime | $199 one-time | Lifetime access | One payment, done forever |
Credit costs by quality: SD = 1 credit, HD = 2, 1080p = 3, 4K = 5.
Y2Mate is gone — legally seized by the global recording industry's enforcement arm. The mirrors flying its flag are unverified, ad-heavy, and flagged by security tools. BlackHole does what Y2Mate did, but across 8 platforms, in up to 4K quality, with no ads and no malware risk.
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