Meet WebDL! This windows application + companion chrome extension downloads a web video on user request, just press the extension button and do the rest on the app! It downloads videos, what more do you want? Supported sites are listed here: https://ytdl-org.github.io/youtube-dl/supportedsites.html
Publisher’s description
What is WebDL?
WebDL is an open-source social media program for Windows from Timber1900. It ranks 24th by popularity among social media in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is v11.3.1, released on January 20, 2022. 3 versions are listed since December 29, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Timber1900/WebDL) has 23 stars. Similar programs include Whalebird, TheDesk and Hyperspace Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “It downloads videos, what more do you want?”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: WebDL is an open-source social media tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WebDL safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C5C62CC7F05D66B80E48B37A78E6AAAEF13649998B8753C1031C00AF089277CF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| v11.3.1Latest | January 20, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| v11.3.0 | December 31, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| v11.2.3 | December 29, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Timber1900.WebDL -eWebDL.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Timber1900
- Category
- Social media
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Timber1900/WebDL
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- v11.3.1
- Released
- January 20, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- December 29, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 23
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Timber1900.WebDL
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WebDL free?
Yes. WebDL is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is WebDL safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install WebDL with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can WebDL be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does WebDL support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does WebDL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of WebDL?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 29, 2021.
What are alternatives to WebDL?
Whalebird, TheDesk, Hyperspace Desktop, Sengi and Elk. The alternatives page compares them.
