Chrome Web StoreNo malware found
In code review
Our reviewer read this extension’s code and found no malicious behaviour. An automated risk flag was reviewed and overturned.
1 medium-severity finding in this extension’s code
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What our analysis found
Twitch VOD Downloader, used by 300,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Our code review reported 1 finding (1 medium), led by other. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in February 2026.
Key findings
- Medium
Other
The bundled manifest includes the 'identity' permission, but the published Chrome Web Store summary only lists 'storage' in the permissions array. This discrepancy may indicate an incomplete store listing.
Analyst notes
The extension implements its described functionality of downloading Twitch VOD segments. It communicates only with necessary external APIs (Twitch GQL, CDN, Kick, etc.) and its own backend ([domain withheld], [domain withheld]) for enhanced features. No obfuscation or covert data exfiltration was found. The use of 'identity' permission for OAuth is legitimate and data handling aligns with the publisher's privacy policy. The ML model's low risk score and the publisher's trusted status corroborate a benign assessment.
Twitch VOD Downloader Chrome extension security report
ID: gaabmdjigfcnkgeommfpnoinpdmpfhaj
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Extension Info & Metadata
Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- voddownloader.com
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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Install growth
- 1 medium
The file, code excerpt and explanation behind each finding are part of the full report. No conclusion has been withheld — only the evidence. The verdict above already reflects everything found here.
1 medium-severity finding in this extension’s code
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About this extension
Download and View Twitch VOD Segments
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This extension allows users to download sections of a Twitch VOD within the browser. New feature updates demo: https://youtu.be/jaUo3ROumE8 https://voddownloader.com **Now allows for viewing/downloading stories, highlights and clips. Deleted VOD recovery is always going to be a shot in the dark. There will be missing segments and sometimes the VOD will not be available at all. No VODs are available after 60 days. Very few are available after 7 days. Version 3.23 update: (17 Oct 2025) 1) Kick update. Some fixes. Version 3.22 update: (2 Oct 2025) 1) Kick update. Now supports watching sub-only vods on kick. 2) Bugfix- Some fixes around "searching" hanging up forever on Twitch Version 3.21 update: (11 Feb 2025) 1) Bug fix- Addressed remaining icon issues with the recent darkmode changes 2) Bug fix- Addressed scrollbar issue on the icon introduced in last update 3) Bug fix- Addressed issue where saved resolution not existing within the current VOD resolution caused failure for VOD to load. 4) Bug fix- Addressed issue where users were allowed to run a search with nothing in the input field Version 3.19 update: (9 Feb 2025) - https://youtu.be/0ac5fgIQ1hU 1) UI change- Added ability to select from 6 different border/button color options within the settings menu. 2) UI change- Added ability to change resolution selection on the download page rather than just taking the selection from the VOD view. 3) UI change- Added settings for default file name format. (no. mp4 is not available) 4) Bug fix- Failure to retrieve hidden VODs no longer blocks retrieving the displayed VODs. This does not yet address the underlying issue where some people are getting blocked from accessing hidden VODs. 5) Bug fix- Addressed issue with mod view where channel name did not populate. 6) Bug fix- Addressed issues with dark mode setting. 7) Bug fix- Addressed issue with file name where end time was the start of the last fragment instead of the end -- thus causing the time displayed to be off by around 10 seconds. 8) Bug fix- Addressed issue where fractional fragments were causing the slider UI to fail to re-align on window resize. 9) UX change- Clicking any view will bring it to the front/top of the stack. Prior behavior required a user to drag a view to bring to the front. Version 3.18 update: (3 Feb 2025) 1) Bug fix- Addressed issue with VOD controls interference with view dragging. Version 3.17 update: (1 Feb 2025) - https://youtu.be/jaUo3ROumE8 1) Bug fix- Addressed issue with VODs sometimes failing to be found where streamer name includes underscore. 2) Bug fix- Addressed issue with file names on multiple file downloads. 3) Downloading multiple files no longer requires the tab to remain in view. 4) Added ability to download stories. 5) Added chat view back where available. Not all VODs or even livestreams will have chat available. 6) Added titles to recent streams menu where available. 7) Added color to the resize edge of containers in an effort be more visible. 8) Added menu for users to review updates. 9) Added slider selector back to the VOD download. Version 3.16 update: (30 Jan 2025) 1) bugfix- Attempt to resolve issue where some viewers are not getting video controls. Version 3.15 update: (29 Jan 2025) 1) bugfix- resolved issue with VOD page views due to a change implemented in v3.14. 2) minor UI changes. Version 3.14 update: (28 Jan 2025) 1) Added view/download functionality for highlights. 2) bux fix- another attempt to resolve the main app button showing in theatre mode. clicking the theatre mode button OR using the command Alt+T should now work. 3) bug fix- hiding main app button on pop-out views. 4) added back discord and donation buttons to the main menu. 5) added darkmode option to settings menu. Version 3.13 update: (27 Jan 2025) 1) bug fix- resolved issue with VOD list failing to find hidden VODs 2) bug fix- resolved issue with view-current-stream and current-vod buttons introduced in 3.12 3) bug fix- hide main app button when in theatre mode. 4) added clip download functionality. (clips are mp4 files from the server) 5) moved settings button to bottom of main menu. Version 3.12 update: (23 Jan 2025) 1) Added View Current stream and current VOD for people who refuse to watch the demo video and thus think functionality has been removed. Version 3.11 update: (20 Jan 2025) (complete rebuild) 1) Chat removed for now 2) UI overhaul. Simplification. See demo video
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