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Elephant is an add-on for Free Download Manager that supports video downloads from various sites.
About YTDL Addon
Elephant is an add-on for Free Download Manager that provides support for downloading videos from various sites. It is powered by YT-DLP and installs as an elephant.fda file through the FDM menu.
It requires Free Download Manager 6.32 or higher, plus Python 3.10 or higher and Deno 2.3 or higher, which FDM can install automatically during add-on installation. Enabling use of browser cookies can result in temporary or permanent account bans if request rate or download volume is high.
Key features
- Adds video downloading from various sites to Free Download Manager
- Powered by YT-DLP
- Installs via elephant.fda file in FDM menu
- Python 3.10+ and Deno 2.3+ installed automatically by FDM
- Can use browser cookies when enabled in add-on settings
- Provides build scripts for Windows and Unix from source
Best for: Free Download Manager users who want video download support from various sites.
Good for
- Open source with MIT license
- Prebuilt file available, so manual building is optional
- Required Python and Deno dependencies can be installed automatically by FDM
Watch out for
- Requires Free Download Manager 6.32 or higher
- Requires Python 3.10 or higher and Deno 2.3 or higher
- Use of browser cookies risks temporary or permanent account ban
YTDL Addon at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Download Managers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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YTDL Addon FAQ
Do I have to build Elephant myself?
No. You can download a prebuilt elephant.fda from the Releases section and install it using the FDM menu.
What is required to run Elephant?
Free Download Manager 6.32 or higher, Python 3.10 or higher, and Deno 2.3 or higher. FDM can install Python and Deno automatically when installing the add-on.
What if downloads still do not work?
Check that "Allow add-ons to use web browser cookies" is enabled in FDM add-on settings. Firefox is recommended for getting cookies, and keep request rate and download amount low to reduce ban risk.
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