What file format will downloads use?

The extension will save videos as universally compatible MP4 files in the resolution you select, ensuring they play on most devices without additional conversion.

How will files be named after downloading?

Auto-naming will use the article or video title so your offline library stays organized; this is intended to make finding specific content easier later.

Can I monitor download progress?

A real-time progress tracker is planned, showing download speed, current file size, and estimated time remaining so you always know the status.

What happens if a download gets interrupted?

An automatic retry feature will resume interrupted downloads from where they stopped instead of restarting, which should save time and bandwidth.

How do I access the download panel quickly?

A right-click context menu is being developed to provide quick access to the download panel directly from the page you are viewing.

Will the extension store my login details?

No credentials will be stored; the design ensures browsing history is not logged and no data is transmitted to third parties.

How will I start a download step by step?

You will navigate to a BuzzFeed video, open the extension panel to see detected videos with quality options, then pick a resolution to download.

Use BuzzFeed Downloader only for videos you own or have permission to save. Respect the platform and creators, and do not redistribute downloaded videos without the necessary rights.

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BuzzFeed Downloader

Name: BuzzFeed Downloader
Brand: SERP Apps
SKU: buzzfeed-downloader
Availability: PreOrder
Rating: 4.9 (3 reviews)

Download BuzzFeed videos locally with complete privacy—no credentials stored, no history logged, and no data shared.

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BuzzFeed Downloader is an independent product not affiliated with or endorsed by BuzzFeed, BuzzFeed, Inc. or any subsidiaries or affiliates. All trademarks are property of their respective owners and use of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

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One-time payment, lifetime updates

Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Email support, answered by the people who built it

About BuzzFeed Downloader

Your privacy matters. BuzzFeed Downloader stores no credentials, logs no browsing history, and transmits no data to third parties. Every download is processed locally on your computer, ensuring your activity remains completely confidential.

When you save a video, it's just you and the content. The extension detects video players on BuzzFeed article pages, video pages, and embedded players, then surfaces available quality tiers with estimated file sizes. You choose the resolution, and the MP4 file saves directly to your downloads folder.

Maintain a well-organized offline library with automatic title-based filenames, and watch anytime without an internet connection. Whether you're on a plane, commuting, or in a low-connectivity area, your videos are ready and private.

Trusted at scale

Trusted by 40k+ SERP Apps users.

Private & local

Private downloads. No ads or tracking.

One connected library

Part of the SERP Apps Extensions Library.

How It Works

Download in 3 clear steps

Open the page, let the extension detect what is available, and save the file to your computer.

Navigate to a BuzzFeed video

Open any BuzzFeed article or video page that contains an embedded media player.

Open the extension panel

Click the BuzzFeed Downloader icon. The extension parses the page and lists detected videos with quality options and file size estimates.

Pick quality and start download

Select your preferred resolution. The video downloads directly from BuzzFeed's servers with a real-time progress indicator.

Happy Users

Recent customer feedback

Short, practical feedback from people using BuzzFeed Downloader in real workflows.

Should have had this years ago

BuzzFeed killed a whole vertical I loved and those videos are just gone now. Wish I had this sooner. At least now I can save the ones I still care about before the next round of cuts.

Hailey Sandoval

2025-03-12

Good for offline viewing

I watch BuzzFeed stuff on flights a lot and offline downloads are way better than hoping the airline Wi-Fi cooperates. Quality selection is useful too since I do not usually need 1080p eating up storage.

Nolan Fischer

2025-01-30

Smart naming and reliable downloads

The auto-naming feature is underrated. the files I tried gets the video title as its filename which means I can actually find things later. Progress tracking is accurate and the retry feature handled a flaky connection without extra fuss.

Camille Rousseau

2025-02-19

These comments and ratings were collected during our July 2026 customer survey and reviewed against support records before publication.

Features

Everything it does

Core capabilities included in BuzzFeed Downloader.

Designed to detect video players on BuzzFeed article pages, video pages, and embedded players.

It will surface all available quality tiers with estimated file sizes before download.

Saves videos as MP4 files in the selected resolution for broad device compatibility.

Auto-names files using the article or video title to keep offline libraries organized.

A progress tracker shows real-time download speed, file size, and estimated completion.

Automatic retry resumes interrupted downloads instead of restarting from the beginning.

A right-click context menu provides quick access to the download panel.

No credentials are stored, browsing history is not logged, and no third-party data is transmitted.

Compatibility is planned for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Navigate to a BuzzFeed video by opening any article or video page with an embedded media player.

Open the extension panel and it parses the page, listing detected videos with quality options and size estimates.

Pick your preferred quality and the video downloads from BuzzFeed's servers with a real-time progress indicator.

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BuzzFeed Downloader Extension vs Online Downloader Website

See all quality tiers with file sizes before you download. Contrast with unpredictable options on separate online downloader sites.

BuzzFeed Downloader

Online downloader website

BuzzFeed Downloader

Lists all available quality tiers with estimated file sizes

Online downloader website

May show limited or no quality details before processing

BuzzFeed Downloader

Saves videos as MP4 in the exact resolution you select

Online downloader website

Format and resolution can vary based on the web tool

BuzzFeed Downloader

Auto-names files using the article or video title

Online downloader website

Filenames may be generic or unrelated to the original content

BuzzFeed Downloader

Designed to detect players on BuzzFeed article and video pages

Online downloader website

Some free sites may show ads or redirects during the process

BuzzFeed Downloader

Real-time progress tracker inside the extension panel

Online downloader website

Progress depends on the external site's interface and availability

BuzzFeed Downloader

Automatic retry resumes interrupted downloads from where they stopped

Online downloader website

May require re-pasting the link if a download fails

Compatibility

Works where you work

Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.

Browsers

ChromeEdgeFirefoxBraveOpera

Operating Systems

WindowsmacOSLinux

Supported Content

BuzzFeed article embedded videosStandalone BuzzFeed video pagesMultiple quality tiers per videoVideos across BuzzFeed's main site properties

Not Supported

BuzzFeed content hosted exclusively on YouTube or FacebookText-only articles, quizzes, and image galleriesSafari and mobile browsersThird-party sites embedding BuzzFeed videos

Downloads

Choose your browser

Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.

Chrome

Chrome support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Firefox

Firefox support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Edge

Edge support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Opera

Opera support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Brave

Brave support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Whale

Whale support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Yandex

Yandex support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Install from GitHub releases or your user dashboard. ZIP builds include the full desktop extension.

Transparency

Extension permissions explained

Every requested permission and the job it performs inside the extension.

downloads

Saves BuzzFeed video files as MP4 to your local downloads folder.

activeTab

Scans the current BuzzFeed page to detect embedded video players and extract source URLs.

storage

Stores your license key and quality preferences locally between browsing sessions.

notifications

Sends desktop alerts when video downloads finish or encounter an error.

FAQ

Common questions

It is designed to detect video players on BuzzFeed article pages, video pages, and embedded players, then surface available quality tiers with estimated file sizes before download.