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      <title>How to download videos from YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook?</title>
      <dc:creator>FunnyMonkey</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/all-in-one-social-media-video-downloader-5hp</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/all-in-one-social-media-video-downloader-5hp</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;One-click free download of HD videos from social media. Supports: YouTube | Douyin/TikTok | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | X/Twitter | Tumblr | LinkedIn | Xiaohongshu | TED and more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tool77.com/en/v/downloader" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.tool77.com/en/v/downloader&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>How to Choose a Coupon &amp; Cashback Browser Extension in 2026</title>
      <dc:creator>FunnyMonkey</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/how-to-choose-a-coupon-cashback-browser-extension-in-2026-3o36</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/how-to-choose-a-coupon-cashback-browser-extension-in-2026-3o36</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;With the continued growth of online shopping, coupon-finding and cashback browser extensions have become essential tools for many users in 2026. They help automatically discover discount codes, apply deals at checkout, and even provide cashback after purchases—making “save while you shop” a reality.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;However, the market is now crowded with similar products, and many of them look almost identical in terms of features. So how do you choose a reliable coupon and cashback extension?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The decision really comes down to three key factors: security, cashback reliability, and platform coverage.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Security: The Most Important Factor
Security should always be the top priority.Coupon and cashback extensions typically run on shopping pages and may interact with sensitive data such as:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Browsing behavior and page content&lt;br&gt;
Checkout and cart information&lt;br&gt;
Order-related data in some cases&lt;br&gt;
If an extension is not secure, the risk is not just a poor user experience—it can also involve privacy concerns.When choosing an extension, prioritize two types:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1) Mature products from large or established teams&lt;br&gt;
These usually provide:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Strict security review processes&lt;br&gt;
Stable technical maintenance&lt;br&gt;
Large user bases and stronger trust signals&lt;br&gt;
2) Open-source or code-transparent extensions&lt;br&gt;
Open-source means the code is publicly reviewable:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Easier for the community to audit&lt;br&gt;
Faster detection and fixing of security issues&lt;br&gt;
Higher transparency and trust&lt;br&gt;
In short, security is not just about what a company claims—it’s about what can actually be verified.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cashback Reliability: The Key Is “Can You Withdraw It?”
The core purpose of cashback tools is to help users save money, but many users discover a common issue:Cashback may be shown, but not always easy to withdraw. So instead of focusing only on “how high the cashback rate is,” you should evaluate:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether withdrawals are stable and consistent&lt;br&gt;
Whether there are hidden thresholds or restrictions (e.g., minimum payout)&lt;br&gt;
Whether cashback arrives on time&lt;br&gt;
Whether rewards are delayed, canceled, or invalidated&lt;br&gt;
Many problems are not about whether cashback exists, but whether it is transparent and reliably redeemable.A better evaluation standard is:Cashback should be real, withdrawable, and clearly defined by rules.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Platform Coverage: Determines Real-World Value
The number of supported shopping platforms directly affects usability.If a tool only works on a few websites, it will not be very useful in daily shopping—even if its features are strong.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Good extensions typically support:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, Walmart&lt;br&gt;
Cross-border shopping websites&lt;br&gt;
Multi-country and multi-region stores&lt;br&gt;
Automatic detection of checkout pages for coupons or cashback activation&lt;br&gt;
In practice:The more platforms supported, the more real savings opportunities you get.Below are several widely used extensions based on the three factors above:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Honey by PayPal
&lt;a href="https://www.joinhoney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.joinhoney.com/&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Automatically applies the best coupon at checkout and helps users earn Honey Gold, which can be redeemed for gift cards. One of the most widely used extensions, supported by over 30,000 retailers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;JOJOFriend Shopping Assistant
&lt;a href="https://www.jojofriend.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.jojofriend.com/&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Automatically finds and applies the best coupons at checkout while offering cashback rewards. The extension is fully open-source, making it highly transparent and security-friendly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coupert – Automatic Coupons &amp;amp; Cashback
&lt;a href="https://www.coupert.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.coupert.com/&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;An all-in-one tool that scans for coupon codes at checkout and provides cashback on eligible purchases. Popular among millions of global users.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rakuten Cash Back Button
&lt;a href="https://www.rakuten.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.rakuten.com/&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Automatically offers cashback at participating stores and notifies users of available coupon codes. Known for strong cashback rates across many brands.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;5、DontPayFull Coupon Finder&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.dontpayfull.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.dontpayfull.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Auto-applies coupons at checkout and finds deals across 35,000+ stores. A highly rated coupon extension (often recommended alongside cash-back tools).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Final Thought&lt;br&gt;
In 2026, coupon and cashback extensions are no longer just “nice-to-have tools”—they are part of everyday online shopping behavior.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The smartest choice is not the one with the highest cashback rate, but the one that is:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Secure and verifiable&lt;br&gt;
Reliable in payouts&lt;br&gt;
Broad in platform support&lt;br&gt;
That combination is what truly leads to consistent, real-world savings.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>What Are the Best Coupon Extensions for Chrome/Edge in 2026?</title>
      <dc:creator>FunnyMonkey</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/what-are-the-best-coupon-extensions-for-chromeedge-in-2026-16gg</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;1、Honey by PayPal&lt;br&gt;
Automatically applies the best coupon at checkout and helps you earn Honey Gold, which can be redeemed for gift cards. A highly popular extension supported by over 30,000 retailers.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/honey-automated-coupons-r/bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/honey-automated-coupons-r/bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2、Coupert – Automatic Coupons &amp;amp; Cashback&lt;br&gt;
All-in-one tool that scans coupon codes at checkout + earns cash back on eligible purchases. Very popular with millions of users worldwide.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/coupert-automatic-coupon/mfidniedemcgceagapgdekdbmanojomk?hl=en-US&amp;amp;utm_source=ext_sidebar" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/honey-automated-coupons-r/bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3、Rakuten Cash Back Button&lt;br&gt;
Earn cash back automatically at participating stores and get alerted about coupon codes. Known for strong cash-back rates across thousands of brands.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/rakuten-get-cash-back-for/chhjbpecpncaggjpdakmflnfcopglcmi" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/rakuten-get-cash-back-for/chhjbpecpncaggjpdakmflnfcopglcmi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;4、JOJOFriend Shopping Assistant&lt;br&gt;
Automatically finds and applies the best coupon at checkout while offering high cashback rates. Best of all, the extension is fully open-source, ensuring transparency and security.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jojofriend-shopping-assis/pbhnklliaakbpojggnpcfmigigjlofpc" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jojofriend-shopping-assis/pbhnklliaakbpojggnpcfmigigjlofpc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;5、Capital One Shopping&lt;br&gt;
Finds and applies coupons, compares prices across stores, and gives rewards points you can redeem as gift cards. Works in the background as you shop.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/capital-one-shopping-save/nenlahapcbofgnanklpelkaejcehkggg" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/capital-one-shopping-save/nenlahapcbofgnanklpelkaejcehkggg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;6、CouponCabin Sidekick&lt;br&gt;
Combines coupon code auto-apply with cash-back offers from partner merchants. A solid choice if you want stacking savings.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/couponcabin-sidekick-coup/pcihjlbjjghnbohanlafcldoddloecfo" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/couponcabin-sidekick-coup/pcihjlbjjghnbohanlafcldoddloecfo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;7、DontPayFull Coupon Finder&lt;br&gt;
Auto-applies coupons at checkout and finds deals across 35,000+ stores. A highly rated coupon extension (often recommended alongside cash-back tools).&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/shopilo-automatic-coupon/jfoanacamkbfibjbidbmeobmnndfgpca" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/shopilo-automatic-coupon/jfoanacamkbfibjbidbmeobmnndfgpca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Any Reliable Way Left to Download YouTube Videos?</title>
      <dc:creator>FunnyMonkey</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/any-reliable-way-left-to-download-youtube-videos-4jic</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/any-reliable-way-left-to-download-youtube-videos-4jic</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Been trying to find a solid way to save YouTube videos for offline use. Most sites either don’t work anymore or feel shady. YouTube keeps cracking down, so good tools are rare now.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What’s the fastest and easiest method that still works in 2025?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Update:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Thanks for the tips — &lt;a href="https://www.tikfork.com/en/yt" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Tikfork.com&lt;/a&gt; is exactly what I was looking for!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>How to Easily Download YouTube Videos — Don’t Miss These Methods, Save Them for Later!</title>
      <dc:creator>FunnyMonkey</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/funnymonkey_de569dd254b49/how-to-easily-download-youtube-videos-dont-miss-these-methods-save-them-for-later-14id</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;How to Easily Download YouTube Videos — Don’t Miss These Methods, Save Them for Later!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Use Online Video Download Sites&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This method is lightweight and perfect for quick, one-time use. Simply copy the YouTube video link, paste it into the website’s download box, and click the button to start.&lt;br&gt;
Here are some reliable online downloaders:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tikfork.com/en/yt" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.tikfork.com/en/yt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fe61t8cnbkel2s8n63m52.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fe61t8cnbkel2s8n63m52.png" alt=" " width="800" height="536"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://v1.yt1s.biz/en4/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://v1.yt1s.biz/en4/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://en1.savefrom.net/1-youtube-video-downloader-8jH/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://en1.savefrom.net/1-youtube-video-downloader-8jH/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Use Browser Extensions or User Scripts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some extensions or scripts not only allow video downloading but also provide extra tools for YouTube — such as video fast-forwarding, theme switching, and structured comment layouts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tampermonkey Script:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/545651-enhancer-for-youtube-new-layout-video-downloader-and-more-features" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Enhancer for YouTube – New Layout, Video Downloader, and More Features&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Chrome Extensions:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/enhancer-for-youtube-%E2%80%93-st/dninfcoeoeoplchmcleglkelmofmaeho?hl=zh-CN&amp;amp;utm_source=ext_sidebar" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;YouTube Enhancer – Structured Comment Layout and More Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fejb2ks27duobhtoqwmep.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fejb2ks27duobhtoqwmep.png" alt=" " width="800" height="421"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/enhancer-for-youtube/ponfpcnoihfmfllpaingbgckeeldkhle?hl=zh-CN&amp;amp;utm_source=ext_sidebar" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Enhancer for YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Use Open-Source Projects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These open-source tools come in both command-line and graphical interface (GUI) forms.&lt;br&gt;
Command-line tools are more flexible and powerful but require some technical knowledge, making them ideal for frequent or large-scale downloads.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Command-line Tools:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;yt-dlp – Feature-rich and supports many sites; an actively maintained fork of youtube-dl&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;youtube-dl – A classic and long-standing project that supports multiple sites but updates more slowly&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://github.com/ytdl-org/youtube-dl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Desktop GUI Software:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tartube – GUI frontend supporting youtube-dl / yt-dlp&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://github.com/axcore/tartube" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://github.com/axcore/tartube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;yt-dlg – Cross-platform GUI frontend&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://github.com/yt-dlg/yt-dlg" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://github.com/yt-dlg/yt-dlg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;youtube-dl-gui (by jely2002) – Cross-platform GUI app supporting multiple sites&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://github.com/jely2002/youtube-dl-gui" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://github.com/jely2002/youtube-dl-gui&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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