SaveFrom.net Got Its Extension Banned.
Here's What Actually Works.
Google removed SaveFrom's Chrome extension for requesting permissions no video downloader needs. The website caps at 360p and drowns you in ads. BlackHole downloads from 8 platforms in up to 4K — no extension, no installs, no nonsense.
BlackHole vs SaveFrom — At a Glance
| Feature | BlackHole | SaveFrom.net |
|---|---|---|
| Extension required | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (banned from Chrome) |
| Max quality (web) | Up to 4K | 360p |
| Platforms | 8 platforms | YouTube + limited others |
| Ads | None (paid) / minimal (free) | Aggressive — pop-ups, redirects |
| Batch downloads | ✅ Pro+ | ❌ No |
| Price | Free / $4mo | Free (ad-supported) |
| Playlist support | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Safety | ✅ No installs needed | ⚠️ Extension removed for security |
6 Reasons to Ditch SaveFrom for Good
SaveFrom's Extension Was Banned for a Reason
Google removed SaveFrom's extension from the Chrome Web Store. The extension requested permissions to read and change all your data on all websites. That's not a video downloader — that's spyware-adjacent behavior.
360p in 2026 Is Insulting
SaveFrom's web version caps downloads at 360p. That's a resolution from 2008. BlackHole's free tier does 480p, and Pro users get full 4K. Your screen deserves better.
Ads That Fight Back
SaveFrom.net's homepage has more ads than content. Pop-ups, redirects, fake download buttons — the classic download-site playbook. BlackHole has zero ads on paid plans and minimal, non-intrusive ads on free.
8 Platforms, Not Just YouTube
SaveFrom kinda works on YouTube. Sometimes. BlackHole handles YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, X, Facebook, Pinterest, and Bluesky — consistently.
Batch Downloads & Playlists
Need to download an entire YouTube playlist or 10 TikToks at once? BlackHole Pro handles batch downloads. SaveFrom makes you go one by one, each time navigating through ads.
Audio Extraction & Subtitles
BlackHole Pro ($4/mo) includes audio-only downloads and subtitle extraction. Perfect for podcasts, music, and accessibility. SaveFrom doesn't offer either.
Switch from SaveFrom in 30 Seconds
Uninstall SaveFrom's Extension
Go to chrome://extensions, find SaveFrom, click Remove. Your browser just lost 50MB of spyware-adjacent code.
Go to blhole.com
Create a free account in seconds with Google. Just open the site and sign up.
Paste a Video URL
Paste any YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or other supported URL. Pick your quality (up to 480p free, 4K on Pro).
Download
Click download. That's it. No extension, no pop-ups, no fake download buttons. Just your video.
💡 Quick start: Try our YouTube Downloader or TikTok Downloader to see how fast and clean it is compared to SaveFrom.
What You'll Actually Pay
SaveFrom is "free" — you pay with your data and patience. BlackHole has a real free tier and transparent pricing.
Free
Free
1 downloads/day
- ✓1 download per day
- ✓480p video quality
- ✓Files up to 20 minutes
- ✓MP4 format
Pro
$4/mo
200 downloads/day
- ✓YouTube downloads included
- ✓200 downloads/day on web
- ✓Unlimited downloads via desktop app
- ✓4K/8K quality
SaveFrom Had Its Chance. It Blew It.
No banned extensions. No 360p caps. No ad mazes. Just paste, pick quality, download. Works on 8 platforms.
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