Y2Mate Is Gone.
The Clones Are Malware. Try This Instead.
IFPI seized Y2Mate's domain. The copycat sites that replaced it are flagged for malware, crypto mining, and phishing. BlackHole does everything Y2Mate did — YouTube downloads, MP3 conversion, playlist support — without the risk.8 platforms, up to 4K, zero installs.
What Happened to Y2Mate — The Full Story
2020-2022
Y2Mate peaks
Millions of monthly users. Simple interface, decent quality. But the site was ad-heavy and the revenue model was sketchy.
2023
IFPI strikes
Y2Mate.com is seized by IFPI in a coordinated anti-piracy action. The domain goes dark overnight.
2023-2024
The clones appear
Dozens of copycat sites pop up — y2mate.is, y2mate.guru, y2mate.tools. None are affiliated with the original. Most are loaded with malware.
2025-2026
The clones get worse
Browser-based crypto miners, fake download buttons that install toolbars, and redirect chains to phishing sites. Reddit is full of warnings.
BlackHole vs Y2Mate Clones — At a Glance
| Feature | BlackHole | Y2Mate Clones |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ✅ Clean — no installs | ⛔ Malware, crypto miners, phishing |
| Max quality | Up to 4K | Claims 4K, delivers 720p or fails |
| YouTube to MP3 | ✅ 1 credit | ⚠️ Works sometimes, bundled with junk |
| Platforms | 8 platforms | YouTube only (unreliable) |
| Ads | None (paid) / minimal (free) | 5+ fake download buttons per page |
| Batch downloads | ✅ Pro+ | ❌ No |
| Playlist support | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Mobile friendly | ✅ Full web app | ⚠️ Broken layouts, pop-ups |
| Company behind it | ✅ Real product, real support | ❌ Anonymous, no contact info |
| Price | Free / $4mo | "Free" (you pay with malware) |
6 Reasons to Stop Using Y2Mate Clones
Y2Mate Is Dead. The Clones Are Dangerous.
The original Y2Mate was seized by IFPI. Every site using the Y2Mate name now is an impersonator. Security researchers have flagged them for malware, crypto mining, and phishing. You're rolling the dice every time you visit one.
No Fake Download Buttons
Y2Mate clones are infamous for having 4-5 'Download' buttons, only one of which actually downloads your video. The rest install browser extensions, toolbars, or worse. BlackHole has one download button. It downloads your video. That's it.
8 Platforms, Not Just YouTube
Y2Mate only ever handled YouTube well. BlackHole works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, X, Facebook, Pinterest, and Bluesky. One tool for everything.
4K Quality That Actually Works
Y2Mate clones often claim 4K but deliver 720p or fail entirely. BlackHole Pro ($4/mo) delivers real 4K. Free users get up to 480p — still better than most Y2Mate clones.
YouTube to MP3 Without the Malware
The #1 reason people used Y2Mate was YouTube-to-MP3 conversion. BlackHole does this at 1 credit per conversion — clean, fast, no malware bundled in with your audio file.
A Real Company Behind It
Y2Mate clones are anonymous — no company name, no contact info, WHOIS hidden behind privacy services. BlackHole is a real product with real support. If something breaks, you can reach us.
How to Download Videos Without Y2Mate
Stop visiting Y2Mate clones
Seriously. Every visit is a security risk. Clear your browser history of those domains while you're at it.
Go to blhole.com
Create a free account in seconds with Google. Open BlackHole in any browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, mobile, whatever.
Paste your URL
Works with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and 5 more platforms. Paste the URL, pick quality (up to 480p free), click download.
Want MP3? Select audio format
For YouTube-to-MP3, just select the audio option. 1 credit. No malware bundled with your music file.
💡 Quick start: Try our YouTube Downloader for video or MP3, or our TikTok Downloader — both are safer and faster than any Y2Mate clone.
Transparent Pricing (No Hidden Malware)
Y2Mate was "free" — you paid with your security. Here's what honest pricing looks like.
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
Y2Mate Is History. Your Downloads Don't Have to Be.
No malware. No fake buttons. No seized domains. Just paste, pick quality, download. 8 platforms, up to 4K, works on every device.
Start Downloading Free →