| VidMate – Best Video and Music Downloader | |
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| Other names | VidMate – Best Downloader |
| Developer | VidMate Studio |
| Stable release | 5.3485
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| Middleware | Yes |
| Operating system | Android |
| Platform | Android |
| Size | 31.89 MB |
| Type | Download videos and music |
VidMate is an Android application that enables users to download videos, music and images from various online platforms including Facebook, and Instagram.[1][2][3] The app has been downloaded over 500 million times worldwide.[4][5]
History and overview
[edit]VidMate has been available for Android devices since 2013 with sustained coverage in technology publications noting ongoing updates and feature expansion over time.[6] Reviewers describe the app as a long-standing Android video-downloader offering broad platform support and offline access to media.[1][7]
VidMate is not available on the Google Play Store and must be downloaded from third-party Android app stores or directly as an APK file.[8]
In 2019, TechRadar and Secure-D reported that VidMate had accumulated more than 500 million downloads worldwide, identifying it as one of the most widely used video-downloader applications on Android.[5]
Feature evolution
[edit]Over time, VidMate has grown from a simple video downloader into a comprehensive multimedia platform: it supports downloading from over 1,000 websites, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with output formats ranging from MP4 to MP3 and quality up to 4K resolution.[9][10][11]
The app also provides access to more than 200 live TV channels, covering news, sports, and entertainment, which can be streamed or downloaded for offline viewing.[12] In addition, VidMate includes a built-in media player and a converter, enabling users to play downloaded videos directly in the app and convert them to audio formats.[9]
Performance enhancements such as multi-threaded download acceleration have been noted by reviewers, allowing faster and more stable downloads.[11][9] The interface has also been refined with features like dark mode, smart recommendations, and a streamlined layout to make media discovery easier.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Why Vidmate Is the Best Video Downloader: A Handy Guide". BestForAndroid Guide. 2025-08-20. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ Nghien, Duy (2025-05-19). "Vidmate Review: The Ultimate Video Downloader App for Android Users". addROM. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ IndustryTrends (2025-05-14). "Download Videos and Music for Free: Top Picks for 2025". Analytics Insight: Latest AI, Crypto, Tech News & Analysis. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "A Huge Chinese Video App Is Charging People, Draining Batteries, And Exposing Data Without Their Knowledge". BuzzFeed News. Archived from the original on 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ a b "Secure-D exposes suspicious Android app with 500 million downloads". Upstream. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ Nghien, Duy (2025-05-19). "Vidmate Review: The Ultimate Video Downloader App for Android Users". addROM. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "Vidmate: The All-in-One Music & Video Downloader for Android Users - Technology Org". 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "VidMate WARNING: Report Shows The App Drains Battery, Charges Users and Exposes Personal Information – Billionaire365". Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ a b c "VidMate App Review 2025: The Ultimate Video & Music Downloader". INDIE HACKERS. September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Your All-in-One Media Hub: Why Vidmate Leads the Pack for 2025". The Hans India. 29 Oct 2025.
- ^ a b "VidMate Download & Get Review". VidMate.
- ^ "Top 10 Features of VidMate You Must Know in 2025". The Hans India. September 14, 2025.
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