No pros for this program

Full of malware. CNET suchs. Do not trust them and their reviews.

Does not cost any money, but read below...

What you pay is what you get. Well I want to download youtube videos, but please don't fill my computer with spyware and virus!

NOT recommended. Try VideoZonk or the cheaper MelodyQuest.

Just stay away. Use alternatives like VideoZonk or MelodQuest.

Easy to Use

There are none

The program works really well.

Installs a toolbar that is basically just adware.

Very easy to download and convert videos.

Nothing i can think of...

This youtube downloader is great! i use it on youtube most of the time but it can be used on so many other sites.

Safe, fast, youtube downloads. Gives you a nice list of types of ways to convert. Let's say you want to download a song, but don't want video, so just convert to MP3! It's great.

I had to get a friend to help me to use it because I had no idea on my own. But overall, great.

If you or someone you know knows how to use it, I don't see any reason not to download it.

Does what it's suppose to. Downloads the videos with the exact quality of the original. Converts in seconds.

Haven't noticed any yet. If you think there's a virus with this, you're ******* stupid. Fully scanned it, and declined the toolbar.

I would suggest others to use this. No need to pay for it. Works like a charm. Ignore the people who don't know how to use it and say it's crap.

It's free. Thats the only pro I can think of!

Totally slow! Bad video quality. Not to mention the spyware..and adware problems. If you want to download youtube videos, get VideoZonk or even MelodyQuest.

YTD is disappointing. Get VideoZonk or even MelodyQuest instead.

It works the best out of all the different apps I have tried.

1. Possible Malware

2. Browser Search Hijacker

3. Too expensive for what you get.

I was totally sold on this program when it first came out. It was totally free, and you could do batch downloads and conversions into your chosen format, and it was fast. With time, the options changed. I understand the idea that they need to make a buck in this world. But with time the program has went down hill and they are asking an arm and a leg for so much hassle. It still works great, but it's popularity is suffering greatly over what it could be.

The Pro: Well that's easy... It works great and is easy to use. The audio is the best among those I have tried so far, but others have narrowed the gap considerably. Some of the other apps I have used do something to the audio making it either low quality or throwing off the sync. This doesn't do that. Also, I have noticed a few of the apps must capture the stream rather than actually download the media because they will sometimes give video hiccups during the playback at the same place I may get them while watching video during the download. Again, this doesn't do that.

The Cons: First is the heavily complained about possible malware and browser search hijacker. It really can cause headaches if you do not disable them during the installation process. Lastly the price is outrageous for the casual user who wants the full features. I am using a browser plug-in now that does all the same functions except batch processing, and its free, and to get quality full batch processing only costs $5. So how does $5 compare to $29? That is where this really looses out.

The quick way to put this program back on top would be to get rid of the malware that installs with this app which is the single biggest complaint about it. The good thing is there is an option not to install it. You just have to read the screens carefully while installing the program. You can "cancel" the installation of the toolbar and malware in the first setup screen. If you do, the program will nicely skip those and just install the main app.

The first thing I would do to win back followers is remove the speed restriction of the downloads. Let it fly like it used to. Then I would do what I can to get rid of the contract with the malware company which may be easier said than done. Or at least make the customer more aware of what is being installed and make it more obvious on how to NOT install that portion of the software. The last thing for them to do would be drop the price. $29 is way too much for a utility app like this especially for the casual user. The people who are going to pay are the power users that want the batch downloads, but honestly I've found free programs that are getting to be just as good and are merely browser plugins. So to appeal to both the casual user and power user, drop the price.