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I Built a Free Video Downloader That Actually Works in 2026 🎬

Hey DEV community! 👋

I just launched BlackHole - a free video downloader that works with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, X (Twitter), Facebook, Pinterest, and Bluesky.

Why I Built This

Most video downloaders are either:

  • Full of ads and sketchy pop-ups
  • Limited to one platform
  • Require registration
  • Don't work half the time

I wanted something clean, fast, and reliable. So I built it.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS v4
  • Auth: Clerk
  • Database: Convex
  • Payments: Mollie
  • Backend: yt-dlp + Cobalt on VPS

Features

✅ 8+ platforms supported
✅ HD/4K quality options
✅ No registration required for basic use
✅ Clean UI (no ads, no pop-ups)
✅ Private - we don't store your downloads

Try It Out

🔗 blhole.com

Free tier: 5 downloads/day, 720p, 20min limit
Pro tier: 200/day, 4K, 60min limit

Feedback Welcome!

I'm actively improving it based on user feedback. What features would you want to see? Drop a comment below! 👇


Built with ❤️ using Next.js and deployed on Vercel

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