๐ VideoFetch v2.0 - Universal Video Platform Support
Major Release - Transform your video downloading experience with support for 1800+ video platforms!
๐ What's New in v2.0
๐ Universal Platform Support
VideoFetch now supports 1800+ video sites through full yt-dlp integration - not just YouTube anymore!
Download from platforms like:
- ๐บ Video: YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch
- ๐ฑ Social: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit
- ๐ Educational: Khan Academy, Coursera, edX, BBC iPlayer
- ๐ International: Bilibili, Youku, VK, Nico Nico
- ๐บ News: CNN, BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera
- ๐ต Music: SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Mixcloud
- ๐ฎ Gaming: Twitch streams, YouTube Gaming, Steam
โจ Key Features
- ๐ One-Click Downloads: Copy any supported video URL โ Paste in FDM โ Download!
- ๐ Batch Processing: Download multiple videos from different platforms simultaneously
- ๐ฏ Smart Detection: Automatic platform recognition and optimal format selection
- ๐ต Audio Extraction: Extract audio from videos across all supported platforms
- ๐ฑ Mobile Compatible: Works with mobile URLs from supported sites
- ๐ Global Reach: Support for international platforms and regional content
๐ฏ How It Works
- Copy a video URL from any of the 1800+ supported sites
- Paste the URL in Free Download Manager (Ctrl+U)
- Select your preferred quality and format
- Download and enjoy!
VideoFetch automatically detects the platform and extracts the best available video quality.
๐ Platform Coverage
| Category | Examples | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Major Platforms | YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion | 20+ |
| Social Media | TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter | 30+ |
| Educational | Khan Academy, Coursera, edX | 50+ |
| International | Bilibili, VK, Nico Nico | 200+ |
| News & Media | CNN, BBC, Reuters | 100+ |
| Music & Audio | SoundCloud, Bandcamp | 80+ |
| Others | Gaming, Sports, Regional | 1300+ |
๐ง Technical Improvements
Performance
- โก Faster Processing: Optimized video detection and extraction
- ๐ Better Reliability: Enhanced error handling and retry mechanisms
- ๐ Improved Progress: Real-time progress tracking across platforms
Compatibility
- ๐ Universal URLs: Support for desktop and mobile URLs
- ๐ฑ Mobile Optimized: Works with m.youtube.com, mobile.twitter.com, etc.
- ๐ Playlist Support: Download entire playlists from supported platforms
User Experience
- ๐ฏ Smart Defaults: Automatically selects optimal quality and format
- ๐ Better Errors: Clear error messages with platform-specific guidance
- ๐ Rich Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all supported platforms
๐ Getting Started
New Users
- Download
VideoFetch.fdafrom this release - Install in Free Download Manager (Tools โ Plugins โ Add Plugin)
- Start downloading from any of the 1800+ supported sites!
Existing Users
- โ Zero Configuration: Automatic upgrade with no setup required
- ๐ Backward Compatible: All your existing YouTube workflows continue to work
- ๐ Instant Access: Immediately gain access to 1800+ new sites
๐ What's Included
๐ฆ Files in this Release
VideoFetch.fda- Main plugin file for Free Download Manager- Source code for developers and contributors
๐ Documentation
- Supported Sites List - Complete list of 1800+ supported platforms
- Changelog - Detailed version history and changes
- User Guide - Comprehensive usage instructions
๐งช Testing the New Features
Try these sample URLs to test multi-platform support:
# Video Platforms
https://vimeo.com/148751763
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7xxxxx
# Social Media
https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890
# Educational
https://www.khanacademy.org/video/xxxxx
# International
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BVxxxxx
โ๏ธ System Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+, Linux |
| FDM | Free Download Manager (latest version) |
| Python | 3.9+ (auto-installed with FDM) |
| Internet | Stable connection for video downloads |
๐ Known Issues & Limitations
- Some platforms may require authentication (login)
- Regional restrictions apply to certain content
- Premium/subscription content may not be accessible
- Live streams require platform-specific support
๐ For troubleshooting: See our Troubleshooting Guide
๐ค Community & Support
Getting Help
- ๐ Bug Reports: Report issues
- ๐ก Feature Requests: Suggest features
- โ Questions: Ask questions
Contributing
- ๐ง Code: Contribute to development
- ๐ Documentation: Help improve our guides
- ๐งช Testing: Test new platforms and features
- ๐ Translation: Help localize VideoFetch
๐ Acknowledgments
Special thanks to:
- yt-dlp team - For the amazing video extraction library
- Free Download Manager team - For the excellent download manager platform
- Our contributors - For testing, feedback, and improvements
- The community - For feature requests and bug reports
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Happy downloading from 1800+ sites! ๐
Made with โค๏ธ by Vivek Sharma and the VideoFetch community